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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Oct. 4, 2024
Henrico County hosts forum on GRTC’s westward Pulse plan
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German and Patrick Larsen
The Greater Richmond Transit Company is beginning preliminary work to extend the western terminus of the Pulse bus rapid transit line four miles down West Broad Street.
The Pulse line’s western endpoint will move from The Shops at Willow Lawn — on West Broad Street between Staples Mill Road and Libbie Avenue — to the Fountain Square shopping center, near the intersection of West Broad Street and Parham Road.
GRTC and Henrico County officials shared details of the project — which is slated to be done in 2028 — in an open meeting Tuesday at the Libbie Mill Library.
“We’re in the early stages of this project, but it's important that we hear from folks directly about how we can best serve their community,” GRTC spokesperson Henry Bendon said.
Kaine, Cao talk ports strike, education and more at Norfolk State debate
Reported by WHRO’s Mechelle Hankerson
Incumbent Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao met Wednesday night for their only agreed-upon televised debate.
WAVY-TV 10 anchor Tom Schaad and WRIC anchor Deanna Allbrittin posed questions to the candidates on topics ranging from the cost of living, education and reproductive rights.
WHRO breaks down their respective answers by topic in this post-debate recap.
Did you miss the debate? It was only on Nexstar Media Group channels.
In other news:
In case you missed it:
- Hikers warned to stay off Appalachian Trail as damage from Hurricane Helene is assessed (Cardinal News)
- Derrick Anderson–Eugene Vindman 7th District debate light on details (VPM News + WAMU)
- Richmond officials planning to redo crumbling Cherokee Road (The Richmonder)
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