Liberty University in Lynchburg. Photo courtesy of Liberty.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:

Education:

Jerry Falwell names Liberty University employees and close associates in lawsuit; Liberty responds. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Galax schools to open health center. — Galax Gazette (paywall).

Tazewell County seeks state funding for new school construction. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph.

Courts:

Roanoke judge absent from courthouse weeks after sexual allegations surfaced. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Economy:

Tri-Cities Airport awarded $900,000 grant, aims to find airline partner for service to Chicago. — Kingsport Times News.

Bedford County considers mandatory sewage pump-out for homes close to Smith Mountain, Leesville lakes. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Roanoke’s homelessness spike linked to rising rents, end of pandemic relief. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Piney River solar project again gets denial recommendation from Amherst commission. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Weather:

Bedford board petitions Gov. Youngkin to declare county disaster area due to drought. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

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