Solar panels on a grassy lawn
Solar panels at Jouett Elementary School in Louisa County. Photo by Matt Busse.

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

Economy:

Virginia’s first shared solar facilities come online. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Danville’s 6-story parking deck construction to begin in August. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Courts:

Henry County family sues jail and health care providers for son’s “preventable death.” — WSET-TV.

Politics:

Roanoke City Council hears concerns over budget, real estate taxes. — WSLS-TV.

Bedford council keeps real estate tax the same, addresses religious wording on police cars. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Education:

Region’s colleges plan commencement ceremonies amid ongoing protests. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Blacksburg Islamic Society celebrates expansion as Virginia Tech encampment recognized. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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