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VPM Daily Newscast: Aug. 15, 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 Aug. 15, 2024:   

Richmond to pay Burks’ former associate ~$31,000
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor

Petula Burks, who resigned as Richmond’s top spokesperson July 1, held her position for more than two years despite being named in a whistleblower lawsuit and having access to her city-issued credit card revoked in 2023.

Among other issues were payments made to a company registered to a former associate of hers, Cameus Chicoye. Through a public records request, VPM News obtained emails showing that Burks also used a city-issued card to make payments to another company registered to Chicoye while she was employed in a similar capacity in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Study finds “large gaps” in Richmond cooling location availability
Reported by VPM News’ Phil Liles

A new report shows that people living in certain areas of Richmond are at a higher risk for heat-related health emergencies. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts policy analyst Peter Braun researched how rising temperatures are hurting certain people living in the city.

VPM News Morning Edition host Phil Liles spoke with Braun about his findings and what Richmond can do to help keep people cool during these hot summer months.

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