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

Politics:

Virginia transportation officials to consider SMART SCALE cap for smaller urban and suburban areas. — Virginia Mercury.

Virginia megadonor Michael Bills funds Democrats. But he’s no party insider. — The Washington Post (paywall).

Economy:

Three years after collapse, Bristol orders the demolition of partially constructed hotel. — WJHL-TV.

Public safety:

2 inmates die in 3 days at Greensville Correctional Center. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Weather:

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