Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Lisa Coons resigns as Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction. — Virginia Mercury.
Environment:
Chesapeake Bay in the crosshairs as EPA strips federal water protections. — Virginia Mercury.
Economy:
Business owners in region respond to potential Trump tariffs on wine sellers. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Patrick County drops plans for new business center. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Local government:
Bedford County projects $4 million increase for FY ’26 budget, 3% pay raise planned. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Bedford sheriff’s office seeks $1 million in grant funding for SROs. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Sports:
Roanoke College wins first ever individual wrestling DIII National Championship. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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