A Norfolk Southern train in downtown Roanoke.
A Norfolk Southern train in downtown Roanoke. Photo by Dwayne Yancey.

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

Politics:

Virginia dedicates more money to rail assistance program. — Virginia Mercury.

Virginia ABC now faces $110 million shortfall in budget revenue. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Roanoke bus system has major financial control issues, audits find. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).

Appomattox Town Council votes to rescind censure of Simpson; council must complete training on professionalism. — Times-Virginian.

Environment:

Smith Mountain Lake groups form alliance to protect against harmful algal blooms. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Why state forestry leaders are calling for the removal of Bradford pear trees. — WSLS-TV.

Education:

Future rezoning plans will move 100 plus Mecklenburg students. — Mecklenburg Sun.

Lynchburg City School Board lowers budget request by nearly $4 million. — WSET-TV.

Weather:

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