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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan . 4, 2023:
Democratic senator looks to boost Virginia jury duty pay for the first time in 30 years
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour
Sen. Lionell Spruill’s (D-Chesapeake) bill would increase the daily allowance for serving in a Virginia jury on a civil or criminal case to $100 a day, up from the current level of $30.
Compensation reduced for nine injured in Unite the Right rally
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
In a filing, Judge Norman K. Moon affirmed the jury’s decision but reduced the award from $25 million to $350,000, based on Virginia’s statutory cap on punitive damages.
A new year, an old friendship and a frigid leap into 2023
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
For some adventurers, a polar plunge marks the start of a new year. The practice of jumping into near-freezing water is usually part of an annual fundraising event. But for Evans and her friend, Lindsey Franklin, it’s a cold-weather ritual they began during the COVID-19 lockdown.
In other news:
Lone holdout homeowners stand firm in middle of prime Manchester site (Richmond BizSense)
City councilwoman wants to revive apartment inspections (Richmond Free Press)
Across Virginia, circuit courts try to reverse an old way of preserving documents (Virginia Mercury)
In case you missed it:
How Black activists in Northern Virginia transformed the way children learn to read (The Washington Post)
Maymont replaces fallen 150-year-old community-loved tulip poplar (WRIC)
Black gold is goal for Floyd's biochar startup (The Roanoke Times)
