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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Nov.17, 2022:
UVA shooting suspect set for December hearing
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney James Hingeley offers new details about the evening of the UVA shooting.
Experts raise questions about latest version of draft history standards
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Some experts and historians are alarmed by the latest draft version of proposed state history standards, calling it racist, politically biased and inaccurate. The draft is up for first review by the Board of Education on Thursday.
In other news:
Va. bill would bar trans student-athletes from teams matching gender identities (The Washington Post)
Data shows Henrico led Virginia localities in school bus crashes in 2020-21 (Henrico Citizen)
Saison restaurant and market in Jackson Ward closing (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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