Flat water at Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake. Photo by Mark D. Robertson.

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

Environment:

Hydrilla surges back after a decade’s dormancy at Smith Mountain Lake. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Local:

Bedford town officials looking to more renewable sources of energy. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Danville Goodyear confirms it plans to sell 500 acres, including golf course. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Bedford County works to modify permit for landfill, opening new cell. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Weather:

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