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VPM Daily Newscast: June 11, 2024

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VPM Daily Newscast

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 June 11, 2024:   

Richmond fires several finance department employees
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor

The move comes following the city bringing on government management specialist Anne Seward to consult with the department on policy and to assist in a review of the meals tax.

Eastern Virginia Medical completes merger with Old Dominion University
Reported by WHRO News’ Steve Walsh

The combined school will have 56 academic programs, making it the largest academic health sciences center in Virginia.

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