Gov. Glenn Youngkin stands alongside Virginia and Google leadership at Wednesday's announcement that the tech giant will invest $9 billion in the state. Courtesy of the governor's office.

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

Economy:

Google sets $9 billion data center investment in Virginia, plans Chesterfield site. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Politics:

Feds claim GMU’s hiring practices violated civil rights law; GMU president’s attorney pushes back. — Virginia Mercury.

Local:

Amherst schools’ five-year plan for career, technical education presented. — Amherst New Era-Progress (paywall).

Bristol makes progress on landfill debt. — WCYB-TV.

Jury finds Brandon Bell, former Roanoke Valley state senator, defamed daughter’s ex-girlfriend in 2022 letter. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).

Health care:

Ballad Health unveils plans for behavioral health crisis walk-in center. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).

Weather:

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