Aerial view of the Virginia State Capitol.
The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.

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

Politics:

Bills to cap rent increases don’t advance this session. — Virginia Business (paywall).

Arena bill passes in House, heads for uncertain fate in Senate. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Bills to increase regulation of forever chemicals advance in General Assembly. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

In Virginia’s Democratic legislature, campaign finance reform bills languish without votes. — Virginia Mercury.

Public comment sought on VDOT survey for Tazewell. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph (paywall).

Education:

Hurst historic marker arrives at new home at Mountain Empire Community College. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall).

Franklin County School Board invites public input on possible school closures. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Economy:

Nuclear project concerns brought to Wise County. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall).

Byllesby Dam to undergo $2 million in repairs. — Galax Gazette (paywall).

Sports:

Hokies football assistant coaches in line for significant pay bump. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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