VPM Daily Newscast: March 13, 2024
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of March 13, 2024:
Some Black leaders say engagement outside election cycles would drive voters to the polls
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
“It's a tough sell only because down through the years in history, a lot of people didn't see the vote being something that was beneficial to our community,” said Rev. Lester Frye, president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond & Vicinity.
Virginia foster care support for families falters, as opioid epidemic persists
Reported by Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism’s Leah Small
State data shows a 60% surge in children entering foster care due to parental drug abuse from 2010 to 2019.
In other news:
- 7 Virginia residents killed in Wisconsin crash (The Associated Press)
- Charlottesville, Albemarle County settle 8-year-old lawsuit over Ragged Mountain Natural Area (The Daily Progress)*
In case you missed it:
- Veritas School to demolish old hospital as it plans for future campus expansion(Richmond BizSense)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
