VPM Daily Newscast: May 29, 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 May 29, 2024:   

State electoral board delays vote on removing Charles City County official
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil

A personnel dispute lies at the intersection of voting conspiracies and local politics.

Federal judge rejects request to halt Dominion’s Virginia Beach offshore wind farm
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner

The lawsuit, which claims the project impacts endangered whales, will continue.

In other news:

• Student's future in jeopardy after UVa denies access to Grounds citing protest (The Daily Progress)*

• Louisa man sentenced to time served, fined for bringing ammo to Turks and Caicos (WWBT)

• This Richmond resident fought the city on his tax bill. And he won. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

In case you missed it:

• Tornado strikes Culpeper County, injuring 4 in Virginia (WTOP)

• Richmond Falcon Cam chick ‘Red’ developed mass on eyelid, surgery necessary to remove (WRIC)

• Virginia Explained: Data center expansion, with all its challenges and benefits (Virginia Mercury)

*This outlet utilizes a paywall.