Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Virginia House backs repeal of changes to military tuition waiver program. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Former Roanoke city manager’s severance totals more than $200,000, plus raise. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Town of Pound’s budget will shrink. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall).
Trump rallies in Chesapeake, backed by Virginia governor, GOP leaders. — Virginia Mercury.
Bedford County to seek state funding for roundabout project at Smith Mountain Lake. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Public safety:
Pulaski County hires fire chief for county’s first paid fire department. — WDBJ-TV.
Salem names new police chief. — WSLS-TV.
Culture:
After FloydFest return, will site double as a public park? — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Miss Blue Ridge Carlehr Swanson crowned 2024 Miss Virginia. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Weather:
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