Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics and government:
Bridge to the future? Virginia to study new James River crossing. — Virginia Mercury.
FOIA reform bill stalls in Virginia House, keeping high public records fees intact. — Virginia Mercury.
Jasmine Lipscomb enters race for Democratic nomination in House of Delegates seat that Del. Danny Marshall, R-Danville leaving; she will face fellow Democrat Gary Miller. —Danville Register & Bee (paywall)
Hearings set on proposed meals tax in Tazewell County. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph (paywall)
Education:
Virginia Military Institute faces decision on renewing superintendent’s contract. —The Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall)
Economy:
IperionX titanium manufacturing plant in Halifax County awarded $47.1 million contract by Defense Department.— Halifax Gazette-Virginian
Public safety:
‘Threat of violence’ postpones drag brunch at Fluvanna County fundraiser for educational foundation. — (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall)
Former Glen Lyn mayor pleads guilty to water pollution charge. —The Roanoke Times (paywall)
Health care:
West Piedmont names new health director. —The Martinsville Bulletin (paywall)
Weather:
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