Rows of solar panels in a field under a clear blue sky.
Solar panels in Pittsylvania County. Photo by Matt Busse.

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

Economy:

Supervisors greenlight more Charlotte County solar projects. โ€” The Charlotte Gazette (paywall).

Virginians set new sports wagering records during January. โ€” Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).

Citizens group presses Sentara to give hospital building back to community. โ€” South Boston News & Record,

Politics:

Virginia Democrats fast-track marriage equality, gun bills headed to Youngkin. โ€” Virginia Mercury.

Virginia Medicaid costs may rise this year. โ€” Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Environment:

Judge removes environmental group from Mountain Valley Pipeline lawsuit. โ€” The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Education:

Southwest Virginia Community College’s registered nursing program expanding to Bluefield. โ€” WVVA-TV.

Weather:

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