A line of EV charging stations in a shady parking lot.
Electric vehicle charging spaces in downtown Martinsville. EV chargers are part of the city's new Energy Efficiency Action Plan. Photo by Dean-Paul Stephens.

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

Economy:

In Virginia, electric vehicle infrastructure development is underway. Incentives could spur growth. — Virginia Mercury.

Plans for wind farm in Botetourt County delayed again. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Politics:

A civics education bill is first in line for 2025 General Assembly session. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Public safety:

Chief of Salem Fire & EMS announces retirement. WSLS-TV.

Weather:

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