There is now a large Amish community in Charlotte County. Courtesy of Eric Wesner of amishamerica.com.

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

Public safety:

Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed. — The Farmville Herald (paywall).

Politics:

Youngkin will head to Europe on third trade mission trip. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Patrick County delays budget process amid concerns over pay increases. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).

Lynchburg city staff discuss school funding plan with city council. — WSLS-TV.

Health plan costs to rise for some state workers. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Economy:

Work on Mason’s Crest housing development resumes near Blue Ridge Parkway. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Environment:

Roanoke Valley municipalities have room to grow tree canopies, study finds. — Roanoke Rambler.

Report gives high grades for air quality in Roanoke Valley. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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