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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Thursday, May 12, 2022
Morrissey lashes out at his radio producer when pushed on abortion position
Reported by VPM News' Whittney Evans
Sen. Joe Morrissey could be the deciding vote on any new proposals to restrict abortion access in the state. Last week, the Richmond Democrat had a heated exchange on his live radio show when he was pressed to take a stance on the issue.
Hampton Roads housing market is breaking records as prices continue to surge
Reported by WHRO News' Ryan Murphy
The median home sold in Hampton Roads last month went for a record $319,900, according to new data from the Real Estate Information Network. That’s 6% higher than the previous all-time high of $300,000, which we hit a month prior in March.
There’s no autocorrect at this Richmond adult spelling bee
Reported by VPM News' Ben Paviour
Hundreds of precocious teenagers will gather in Maryland later this month for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Closer to home, older adults got to show their phonetic chops at Podium RVA’s Adult Spelling Bee.
In Other News:
PolitiFact VA: Is CO2 a pollutant? Some Virginia Republicans don't think so
"Political will," funding needed to combat increased flooding issues, experts say – VPM News, Capital News Service
Groups say they’ll sue Justice coal company over cleanup failures at Wise County mines – Virginia Mercury
Navy releases name of sailor who died after helicopter's 'hard landing' in Virginia Beach – 13 NewsNow
In Case You Missed It:
Amid global energy price spikes, Dominion customers’ bills could rise – Virginia Mercury
Youngkin pick for DMV withdraws after report of inappropriate behavior in Indiana – The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Police investigating after bullet pierces window of Virginia Attorney General’s Office in Richmond - 8News
