Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Youngkin moves to lift Virginia’s strict auto emissions standards. — The Washington Post (paywall).
Roanoke council candidate drops out weeks before primary amid review of “questionable” voter signatures. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).
Danville council members to consider giving themselves hefty raise. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Lynchburg City School Board votes to adopt Gov. Youngkin’s transgender policy. — WSET-TV.
Economy:
Regulators approve request from Dominion to drop RGGI fee on customer bills. — Virginia Mercury.
Zoning change could bring zoological park to Mecklenburg County. — The Mecklenburg Sun.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol pushes back grand opening to later in year. — WJHL-TV.
Homelessness on the rise in Roanoke region for second consecutive year. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Culture:
Bedford Humane Society hopes to break ground on adoption center amid criticism. — WSLS-TV.
Amherst County looking into feasibility of footbridge connecting trail system to Lynchburg. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Sports:
Roanoke College unveils schedule for debut football season. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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