The JMU Dukes. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

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

Politics:

After recount, write-in Liam Watson wins seat on Blacksburg Town Council — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Sports:

Virginia attorney general hires law firm to represent James Madison in bowl eligibility dispute. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Education:

Roanoke schools now offering student mental health services. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Economy:

Danville Casino revenues continue to drop. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

News & Record to cease publication Nov. 27 after more than 150 years. — (South Boston) News & Record.

Public safety:

Jens Soering reacts to new docuseries about his conviction for the murder of his girlfriend’s parents in Bedford County. — WSET-TV.

Weather:

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

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