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:

New federal rule requires two-person crews on trains; similar Virginia bill vetoed. — Virginia Mercury.

Longtime McAuliffe aide to lead Biden campaign in Virginia. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Economy:

Split Salem Planning Commission endorses HopeTree development. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Education:

Lynchburg City Schools in limbo while trying to finalize 2025 budget. — WSET-TV.

Salem School Board member Thompson stepping down due to judgeship. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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