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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 19, 2024:
Work on Lake Overton to address environmental issues, add walking trail
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
The $1.5-million project aims to fix damage caused by Hurricane Gaston in 2004. Since the storm, a dam at the north Henrico lake has not met state safety requirements.
Restorative program kneads change through baking
Reported by VPM News’ Keyris Manzanares
In 2017, the nonprofit House of Bread started breaking down barriers to employment and stability for formerly incarcerated women in Roanoke. Since then, it’s expanded to include under-resourced women in the area as well.
In other news:
- Fluvanna prison nurse accused of stealing painkillers, forging documents (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
In case you missed it:
- Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority votes to sell facility to Portsmouth (The Virginian-Pilot)
- UVA’s Jewish Leadership Advisory Board criticizes politicization of Jewish student experiences (The Cavalier Daily)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.