Meghin Moore

2 weeks ago | vpm.org | Hannah Davis-Reid |Meghin Moore

VPM News is asking: How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians? Two men who were detained on Tuesday in Charlottesville are being held at the Farmville Detention Center with pending hearings — and possible deportation from the United States. Plainclothes US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials entered the Albemarle County Courthouse on Tuesday morning.

2 months ago | whro.org | Meghin Moore

This story was reported and written by VPM News. The city of Charlottesville unveiled its newest state historical marker Monday: a plaque recognizing the sale of enslaved people at Court Square Park. “It is critical that we acknowledge and educate ourselves on the dark history behind the industry that was once so central in Virginia's — and much of the country's — economy,” Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade said at the ceremony.

2 months ago | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

The city of Charlottesville unveiled its newest state historical marker Monday: a plaque recognizing the sale of enslaved people at Court Square Park. “It is critical that we acknowledge and educate ourselves on the dark history behind the industry that was once so central in Virginia's — and much of the country's — economy,” Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade said at the ceremony.

Jan 10, 2025 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

Click here to read the latest information on Greater Richmond’s water distribution, restroom facilities and power restoration. As of Friday afternoon, the City of Richmond is still continuing to restore water access to more than a quarter-million people. Virginia’s capital city has been without potable water since Monday, as residents have dealt with no or low water pressure — and water that wasn’t safe to drink without vigorous boiling.

Jan 6, 2025 | vpm.org | Meghin Moore

A power outage at a Richmond water treatment facility resulted in a pump failure, forcing the city to issue a boil water advisory until further notice. Richmonders should boil water before consuming or using it and take steps to conserve water, the city announced Monday. Some residents have reported little to no water pressure in parts of the city, including the Fan, the Museum District and Scott’s Addition.