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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of March 8, 2024:
Hanover supervisors postpone data center vote
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
The project proposal identifies over 1,200 acres north of Ashland for potential economic development, though residents have mixed opinions on the plan.
To hit Vision Zero traffic safety goals, Richmond needs a ‘cultural shift’
Reported by VPM News’ Ian M. Stewart
Vision Zero seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries for people using roads and sidewalks. Richmond adopted its plan in 2018 — with a target end date of 2030, making this year the halfway point.
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind prepares students to live independently
Reported by VPM News’ Henry Brannan
Part of the school’s mission is to battle stereotypes that can prevent people with disabilities from getting and holding jobs they’re capable of doing.
In other news:
- Proposed spending bill doesn't include $2B arena deal (The Associated Press)
- Shamin to build 12-story hotel on former Hardee’s site on Arthur Ashe Blvd. (Richmond BizSense)*
- Local cattle farmers struggle with scarce farmland (Fauquier Times)*
In case you missed it:
- Virginia lawmakers pass competing proposals to encourage small modular reactor development (Virginia Mercury)
- Giles was the first county in Virginia to integrate its schools. Then it fired all the Black educators. (Cardinal News)*
- Wind turbine farm could be visible from shore, so Dominion will compensate Virginia Beach (The Virginian-Pilot)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
