Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Local:
Downtown Lynchburg library to close, layoffs coming after council adopts reduced budget. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Lynchburg City Council appoints four new school board members. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Lee County board approves tax increase; granting school budget to avoid closures. — WCYB-TV.
Politics:
National Democrats pour $1 million into Jay Jones’ bid to flip Virginia AG seat. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginia’s Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1. — WDBJ-TV.
Agriculture:
Wet spring keeps Virginia crops growing despite early summer’s blazing heat. — Virginia Mercury.
Health care:
UVa Health receives $50 million in two anonymous gifts for biotechnology institute. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Sports:
Fan zone, more music added as preparations continue for Speedway Classic. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).
Weather:
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