Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Economy:
Mid-Atlantic Broadband wins $16.4M federal grant for broadband expansion. — Mecklenburg Sun.
Danville council approves several more Airbnbs in city as permitted short-term rentals increase. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Retirees sue city of Martinsville over insurance premiums. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Courts:
Roanoke mother says judge promised legal help in son’s murder case in exchange for sex. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Culture:
Blue Ridge Rock Festival returns to county this weekend, expected to bring crowd of 45,000. — The (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian.
Hungry Mother State Park builds new mountain bike trail system. — WVVA-TV.
Education:
Youngkin announces new plan to address learning loss, absenteeism. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Roanoke City Schools implements clear bag policy at upcoming sporting events. — WSET-TV.
Weather:
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