Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Bill protecting same-sex marriage goes to governor’s desk. — Virginia Mercury.
Effort to depoliticize Virginia’s top elections job hits snag in state Senate. — Virginia Mercury.
Bill to shift grid upgrade costs for small Virginia solar projects fails. — Virginia Mercury.
Even with tax-rate reduction, Pittsylvania County residents in line to “experience some pain.” — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Economy:
Averett eyes future as fixed-base operator at Danville Regional Airport. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Charlotte supervisors OK solar projects over protests. — Mecklenburg Sun.
Riverstreet: Some high-speed internet service available in Halifax County. — The Gazette-Virginian.
Amthor International breaks ground on new facility in Gretna, creating 75 new jobs. — WSET-TV.
Titanium processor sets new date for opening in Halifax County. — The Gazette-Virginian.
Education:
Roanoke City School Board votes to approve contract with Zum for student transportation. — WSLS-TV.
Health care:
Lynchburg clinic cuts ties with Centra. — WDBJ-TV.
Culture:
Roanoke’s first youth poet laureate: Role can help city be a “beacon of hope.” — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Final Rooster Walk 14 band lineup announced. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Public safety:
200-acre wildfire burning in Lee County. — WJHL-TV.
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