The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.
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:

Bill to ban TikTok for kids in Virginia is defeated. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Pittsylvania election officers required to identify as Republican or Democrat to work, disagreements and disruptions persist among three-member board. — Chatham Star-Tribune.

Inspector general partially clears Virginia Department of Education in probe of hiring practices. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Economy:

Salem residents decry HopeTree development proposal. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Wise County site is rezoned for subdivision. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall).

Bristol seeks new business growth, targeting The Falls area for development. — WCYB-TV.

Culture:

Lynchburg City Council to mull new additions to Monument Terrace. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Courts and public safety:

Natural Bridge Zoo appeals; four-day circuit court trial scheduled. — Staunton News Leader (paywall).

Farmville agrees to join regional radio project. — The Farmville Herald (paywall).

Weather:

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