A red brick sign saying "Averett University" in the foreground, with a large red-brick building with white columns in the background.
Averett University is a private school in Danville. Courtesy of Averett.

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

Politics:

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Fairfax County, announces cancer diagnosis. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall)

JLARC report reveals staffing, financial issues at Virginia Department of Health. — Virginia Mercury

Chase City eyes 15-cent tax on cigarettes. — The Mecklenburg Sun.

Longtime county attorney in Highland County set to retire. — The Recorder

Two of the giraffes at the Natural Bridge Zoo. Courtesy of Virginia Attorney General's Office.
Two of the giraffes at the Natural Bridge Zoo. Courtesy of Virginia Attorney General’s Office.

Legal:

Appeals court rules state can move remaining three giraffes at Natural Bridge Zoo. — WSET-TV

Economy:

State Corporation Commission considers base rate increase for Roanoke Gas customers. — The Roanoke Times (paywall)

Norfolk Southern rule that railcars be inspected in less than a minute sparks safety concerns. — (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Education:

Months after financial woes hit, Averett axes five of its 40 majors plus one additional program. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall)

Weather:

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