Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Bills to help conserve agricultural land amid development pressures will become law. — Virginia Mercury.
Wise County eyes $3 million courthouse upgrade. — The Coalfield Progress.
Virginia dementia registry project poised to become state law. — Virginia Mercury.
Judge rules suit against Virginia felon disenfranchisement rule can proceed. — Virginia Mercury.
Filibuster slows, doesn’t stop passage of omnibus Roanoke zoning reform. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Economy:
Advance Auto to pay $1.7 million in retirement plan settlement. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Washington County state park feasibility study will wait until at least next year. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).
Pound receives county, state funds for demolition of bank building. — Kingsport Times News.
Weather:
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