Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin to speak at Liberty University commencement. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Gov. Youngkin to serve as speaker for UVA Wise’s 2025 commencement. — WCYB-TV.
Newly approved state study aims to codify Virginia’s coastal resilience funding. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginia March For Life tees up constitutional amendment ahead of this year’s elections. — Virginia Mercury.
Economy:
Wawa to open stores in Salem, Roanoke in 2026. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Virginia’s February sports betting up 2.2% compared to last year. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).
Planners back 7 Bridges Solar project, vote by Mecklenburg supervisors up next. — The Mecklenburg Sun.
Health care:
RAM clinic at Cumberland High helps hundreds of people. — The Farmville Herald (paywall).
Bon Secours and Cigna reach agreement, keeping 30,000 Virginians in-network. — Virginia Mercury.
Education:
Emotional testimonies urge school board to reconsider TC Miller’s conversion plan. — WSET-TV.
Public safety:
Second hiker rescued by Chesterfield crew from Shenandoah National Park. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Weather:
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