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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Dec . 9, 2022:
UVA shooting suspect set for March preliminary hearing
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
A preliminary hearing is set for March 30 after the man accused of fatally shooting three University of Virginia students last month appeared in an Albemarle County courtroom on Thursday. Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 22, is facing 10 charges, including second-degree murder and malicious wounding.
Virginia State Police requests funds for new staff, pay raises, helicopters
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour
Officials at Virginia State Police are aiming to grow their ranks by hiring nearly 250 new employees, provide pay raises to current staff and purchase two new helicopters, according to budget requests the department submitted in October.
In other news:
- Schools await details on Youngkin’s plan to boost dual enrollment (Cardinal News)
- NCAA granting Virginia football players additional year of eligibility (The Daily Progress)
- Report on Virginia jail fees hindered by spotty data, redacted contracts (Virginia Mercury)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia begins official withdrawal from regional carbon market (Virginia Mercury)
- Botetourt County man convicted in US Capitol riots after weeklong trial (The Roanoke Times)
- Richmond School Board hires chief operations officer, chief wellness officer (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
