Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
GOP lawmakers demand Pentagon stop removal of Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. — Fox News. [In September, Cardinal’s Lisa Rowan wrote that the board of the Virginia Military Institute voted to accept the monument.]
Democrats reintroduce bill to let Virginia localities fund school capital projects through sales tax. — Virginia Mercury.
Economy:
Roanoke Evans Spring supporters hold rally, want green space and not development. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Virginia considering arena deal for NBA’s Wizards, NHL’s Capitals. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Public safety:
Under investigation, South Boston police chief placed on leave. — The Mecklenburg Sun.
Culture:
Reward offered for return of Stuart’s town cat. — The (Patrick County) Enterprise.
Weather:
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