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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Oct. 23, 2024
Funeral home founder refutes Tavares Floyd’s ownership claim
Reported by VPM News’ Sean McGoey
Tavares Floyd listed himself as an owner of Charlottesville’s “McClenny + Watkins Funeral Home” on a financial disclosure form he filed with the Richmond City General Registrar to run for the 6th District council seat.
Robert “R.B.” McClenny Jr., the funeral home’s owner, told VPM News that’s not true. He said Floyd worked for the funeral home “about five or six years ago” and still provides help on a part-time basis as an attendant for funeral services.
As VPM News has previously reported, Floyd is not named as the principal owner or registered agent of any business or tax-exempt organization incorporated in Virginia.
Charlottesville considering new shelter along Cherry Avenue
Reported by VPM News’ Meghin Moore
Charlottesville City Council is considering an arrangement with The Salvation Army to convert its thrift store along Cherry Avenue into a low-barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Currently, the group operates a high-barrier shelter nearby — at 207 Ridge St. — and plans to renovate the building, which will then be called the Center of Hope.
About 190 people in 2023 were identified as being unhoused in the region.
In other news:
- A hot, dry summer means an early harvest and better wine in Virginia (The Daily Progress)
- City opens housing resource center at Chamberlayne Ave. shelter (Richmond BizSense)
In case you missed it:
- Richmond mayor takes aim at billboard atop a historic Black cemetery (The Washington Post)*
- Federal government sends Virginia $10 million for Route 58 repair after Hurricane Helene washout (Virginia Mercury)
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