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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 10, 2023:
Some advocates look to state lawmakers for traffic fatality solution
Reported by VPM News’ Ian M. Stewart
There were almost a thousand traffic fatalities in the state during 2022, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. And the number of pedestrians and cyclists injured in traffic accidents is just as high.
In other news:
- Help solve the mystery of a Marine's portrait in a folded flag (The Roanoke Times)
- Virginia lawmakers returning for short election-year session (The Associated Press)
- The Veil Brewing Co., Longoven partner to bring ‘Nokobiri’ eatery to Scott’s Addition (WRIC)
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