The Roanoke County Public Schools central office
The Roanoke County Public Schools central office. Photo by Lisa Rowan.

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

Education:

Roanoke County Public Schools seeks input on classroom use of mobile devices. — WDBJ-TV.

New Virginia state law outlaws popular reading instruction method. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Courts:

Grand jury indicts Fariss on two felony charges. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Economy:

Bedford town authority’s new strategic plan strives to create more housing opportunities. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Salem’s HopeTree aims to integrate into community through new development. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Moneta company plans to buy former Body Camp school, public hearing set for July 22. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Sports:

Legal stalemates continue as South Carolina judge rules in Clemson’s favor against ACC. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Weather:

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