Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia:
Politics:
Youngkin uses national profile to raise big money for Virginia races. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Youngkin names interim public health commissioner. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Virginia tightening rules for disciplining youth in custody. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Youngkin recommends tighter parental approvals for children accessing websites. — Virginia Mercury.
Culture:
CMT Award winner Megan Moroney coming to Roanoke. — The Roanoke Times.
Volunteers needed for Roanoke’s Ironman race. — WDBJ-TV.
Economy:
Charlotte County lifts moratorium on solar projects. — Mecklenburg Sun.
Mecklenburg planners support cap on solar land going under panel. — Mecklenburg Sun.
Disaster loans still available in Wise, Dickenson, Buchanan counties. — The Coalfield Progress.
E-scooter parking planned for downtown Roanoke as blocked sidewalks remain a constant. — Roanoke Rambler.
Weather:
Bedford board petitions Gov. Youngkin to declare county disaster area due to drought. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
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