The State Capitol. Photo by Bob Brown.
The State Capitol. Photo by Bob Brown.

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

Politics:

General Assembly to hold surprise special session with possible congressional redistricting in mind. — Virginia Mercury.

Newly named special prosecutor in Jones steps aside, cites conflict. — WWBT-TV.

Youngkin declares emergency to pay for lapsing nutrition benefits — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Halifax supervisors hear about proposed battery storage. — (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian (paywall).

Economy:

United Airlines to add direct flight from Lynchburg airport to Chicago O’Hare — WSET-TV.

Education:

Roanoke County School Board names new superintendent. — WSLS-TV.

Weather:

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