VPM Daily Newscast: April 2, 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 April 2, 2024:   

Virginia law allows some teens to marry, but that could change
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil

Youngkin is considering legislation to raise the minimum age to 18 — without exceptions.

What’s the deal with Three Chopt Road?
Reported by VPM News’ Ian M. Stewart

The historic road appears along U.S. Route 250 and in parts of Richmond, Henrico.

In other news:

• Navy should take the lead to protect waterways after Baltimore bridge collapse (WHRO)

• Will data centers harm Shenandoah National Park? (InsideNoVA)

• Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo Locked in legal dispute over ‘Neptunes’ name rights (Billboard)

In case you missed it:

• Records: Hanover dam 4 years past inspection when a component of it failed (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

• A Va. nonprofit charges for inmate video calls. Two board members quit over it. (The Washington Post)*

• A grandson compiles the story of a pioneering Richmond movie critic and songwriter. (Style Weekly)

*This outlet utilizes a paywall.