Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Economy:
Inside Ted Leonsis’ decision to move Wizards, Capitals to Virginia. — The Washington Post (paywall).
Alexandria arena proposal economic impact report released. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Park to open at Roanoke’s old bus station site as office building is delayed. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Radio station in Moneta seeks rezoning, permit for new tower. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Plans aired for apartments, sports complex at Park View High school site. — Mecklenburg Sun.
Planning commission recommends residential development with more than 200 units in Danville. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Bristol Casino January revenues lowest since opening. — WJHL-TV.
Auction of Greenbrier Sporting Club is put on pause. — West Virginia MetroNews. [Read Cardinal News’ latest coverage of the ongoing legal fight between the Justice family and Carter Band and Trust.]
Politics:
Virginia GOP leaders reject Republican Party of Virginia post attacking Speaker Scott. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Gun rights groups, residents sue city of Roanoke over firearms prohibitions. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Education:
With two Lynchburg elementary schools set to close in 2025, attendance zones to be remapped. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Sports:
Scott County’s Mac McClung repeats in NBA dunk contest. — The Athletic (paywall).
Weather:
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