Solar panels in Halifax County. Photo by Matt Busse.

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

Economy:

Company seeks approval for solar farm at last remaining acreage in Axton. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).

GPS technology legend and Virginia native Gladys West reflects on her career and contributions. — Virginia Mercury.

Nursing homes say they face setback from Youngkin in push for staff. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Culture:

Richmond to search for bodies of Confederate soldiers under Manchester memorial. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Education:

Lynchburg school board, city council joint committee supports T.C. Miller conversion. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

New superintendent for Pittsylvania County Schools to be announced in few weeks. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Local:

Bedford County taxes staying level, nursing home room rate increases proposed. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Weather:

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