The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.
The Virginia State Capitol. Cardinal News file photo.

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

Politics:

Virginia could lift cap on damages when children suffer medical malpractice. — Richmond Times Dispatch (paywall).

Economy:

Blue catfish are invasive in Virginia. The state is paying to get more of them on people’s tables. — Virginia Mercury.

Virginians wagered $633 million on sports in December. — Virginia Business (paywall).

Education:

UVA Wise opens new baseball field. — Kingsport Times News.

Courts:

New lawsuit seeks $50 million for Virginia “catfish cop” case. — Richmond Times Dispatch (paywall).

Weather:

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