VPM Daily Newscast: Feb. 28, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 28, 2024:
Pipeline protests continue as project price tag ticks up
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Developers say unexpected construction delays, weather have slowed final stages
Task force recommends Smithsonian return more human remains
Reported by WAMU/DCist’s Elliot C. Williams
The Smithsonian has a collection of more than 30,000 bones, hair, brains and fetal remains — most of it under the care of the National Museum of Natural History.
In other news:
- Philip Morris International criticizes proposed Va. tax on cigarette alternatives(The Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Virginia lawmakers look for ways to address rising mental health challenges (Virginia Mercury)
- Chesterfield’s inaugural restaurant week to feature nearly 40 eateries (Richmond BizSense)*
In case you missed it:
- After 10 pedestrian deaths in past two weeks, state police stresses safety (The Roanoke Times)*
- U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked were likely thrown overboard and died, Grenada police say (The Associated Press)
- New hub to bring ‘transportation entities in Hampton Roads into one location’ (The Virginian-Pilot)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
