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:

Bills to preserve trees during home building awaiting action from governor. — Virginia Mercury.

Public safety:

Elk crossing signs to be installed in Buchanan County. — WJHL-TV. [Cardinal News has more on the state’s efforts to help its growing elk population,]

Victims in Bath County plane crash were headed to event at Homestead Resort. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Culture:

Planning for new dog park in the works in Westlake area. — Smith Mountain Eagle.

Sports:

Abingdon native and renowned kicking coach Doug Blevins dies. — WJHL-TV.

Weather:

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