Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Virginia governor signs bills to combat hate crimes, vetoes civil penalties for invasive plant sellers. — Virginia Mercury.
Economy:
Dominion gets approval for solar projects; regulators discuss data center demand. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginians wagered $545 million on sports in February. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Pound slide project seeks boost. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall).
Sports:
Virginia Tech hires Marquette’s Megan Duffy as women’s basketball coach. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
McClung finishes up as G League’s leading scorer. — Kingsport Times News (paywall).
Culture:
As Roanoke expands bike lanes, cyclists see room for improvement. — Roanoke Rambler (newsletter subscription required).
Weather:
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