Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia:
Education:
Expansion plan unveiled for Virginia Tech’s Hahn Horticulture Garden. — WSLS-TV.
Economy:
Department of Environmental Quality withdraws proposed variance for data centers. — Virginia Mercury.
Politics:
Roanoke City Council had a pro-choice resolution drafted. It never saw the light of day. — Roanoke Rambler.
Sen. Kaine meets with Roanoke region providers, educators and students on health care worker shortage. — The Roanoke Times.
Public safety:
Boating incidents increase at Smith Mountain Lake for a second year. — The Roanoke Times.
Watch your wake: Renewed boater education effort set for Smith Mountain Lake. — The Roanoke Times.
Pound man enters involuntary manslaughter plea in death of woman crushed by tree. — WCYB-TV.
Culture:
Blue Ridge Rock Festival returns to Virginia International Raceway for second year. — Chatham Star Tribune.
Pop 2000 tour brings boy bands to Dr Pepper Park in Roanoke. — The Roanoke Times.
Weather:
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