Lynchburg City Hall. Photo by Joe Stinnett.
Lynchburg City Hall. Photo by Joe Stinnett.

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

Politics and government:

In Lynchburg, candidates for Ward III council seat debate ‘calming the waters.” — (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall)

Lynchburg Republican City Committee holds news conference to defend Ward II council candidate Rodney Hubbard, who had charges against him dismissed this week. — WSET-TV

Economy:

Carter Bank & Trust rebrands as Carter Bank. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall)

Health care:

LewisGale Montgomery’s new Christiansburg ER opens Friday. — The Roanoke Times (paywall)

Public safety:

Martinsville installs 140 gunshot detectors around city. — WDBJ-TV.

Flood relief:

Bank of Marion, Smyth County Foundation donate $42,000 to flood relief. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall)

Culture:

Virginia’s bat population is shrinking. Here’s why it matters. — (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall)

Sports:

Emory & Henry discontinues golf, swimming programs. — WJHL-TV

Weather:

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