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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Thursday, May 19, 2022
Richmond health officials warn of possible wave of COVID-19 cases
Reported by VPM News Intern Meghan McIntyre
During a press conference yesterday, officials with the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts said Richmond city will soon reach the CDC’s medium community level, which is the system designed for vaccinated individuals to assess their own risk. To prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, health officials advise residents to wear facemasks and stock up on at-home test kits.
Sailors say pressures and conditions could have led to suicides on U.S.S. Washington
Reported by WHRO News’ Paul Bibeau
In the last year, 10 sailors on the carrier U.S.S. George Washington have died. At least half of them died by suicide. Sailors say it’s difficult to know how to get help without repercussions.
Marriage Story: Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony plan a 'Loving' opera
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans and Style Weekly’s Don Harrison
Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony announced this week that they would co-commission a new opera based on Loving v. Virginia, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized interracial marriage.
In Other News:
VPAP: Dem incumbents who lost Va. House races had big financial advantage – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Petersburg moves its curfew for minors forward one hour – The Progress-Index
VMFA Names New Curator of African Art – Style Weekly
Richmond nonprofit starts hygiene pantry - NBC12
In Case You Missed It:
Richmond cuts Virtual Academy positions in half - CBS6
New historical marker commemorating desegregation case Swanson v. UVA - CBS19
Value of used cars impacting personal property taxes – VPM News
Crewe woman charged with interfering with police aircraft by temporarily blinding pilot with laser pointer - Richmond Times-Dispatch
