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

Economy:

Dominion acquires a third offshore wind lease. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

High-tech plans made for old Bedford-area school. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Turning food waste into soil, Roanoke compost company aims to fill a curbside void. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).

Education:

Halifax County School Board adopts new policy on staff intervention in student fights. — The Gazette-Virginian.

Politics:

With $1.2 billion surplus, Youngkin sticks to “playbook” on tax cuts, investments. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Culture:

Marion to get marker as “Birthplace of Modern Mountain Dew.” — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).

Health care:

Plans for new Halifax County hospital OK’d by South Boston Town Council. — The Gazette-Virginian.

Weather:

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