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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 2, 2024:
Meth’s affiliation with rural life doesn’t ‘make sense anymore’
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor
Olivia Weeks, who reported and produced the Home Cooked podcast, recently spoke with VPM News about Virginia’s history with meth, its attendant stigma and law enforcement’s evolving relationship with the drug.
Descendants of Black freedmen carry on oyster harvesting legacy in Suffolk
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
“We don’t want to be just some people you read about in a history book,” Mary Hill said. “We want this to remain a thriving village for future generations. And that’s my calling — that’s the thing I have to never be willing to give up.”
In other news:
- Cost of Mountain Valley Pipeline up to $7.85 billion (Roanoke Times)*
In case you missed it:
- Virginia education board approves six more lab schools to aid students; is the process too quick? (Virginia Mercury)
- State funding for Norfolk’s flood wall could fall short (The Virginian-Pilot)*
- House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia (Cardinal News)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
