The sign at the Southern Virginia Megasite. Photo by Jeff Bennett.
The sign at the Southern Virginia Megasite. Photo by Jeff Bennett.

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

Politics:

Virginia plays “catchup” on megasites; bill would speed up game. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Economy:

Virginia transportation board reverses vote on considering land use in funding decisions. — Virginia Mercury.

Sticker shock: Franklin County homes up 55% in value in reassessment. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

MetroFLX to offer Roanoke Valley bus services late night and Sunday. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Health care:

Anthem, Virginia Chamber partner on WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance. — Virginia Business (paywall).

Education:

Roanoke city school buildings to go solar in first such project as county weighs similar bid. — Roanoke Rambler.

Weather:

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