Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Amherst board approves battery energy storage facilities ordinance — (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
University of Virginia defends “truce” with Department of Justice while Democratic legislators have doubts. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Virginia budget surplus will fund SNAP replacement during shutdown, Youngkin says. — Virginia Mercury.
Public safety:
Danville sees significant drop in fatal overdoses. — WSLS-TV.
Sports:
In need of back court help, Indiana Pacers sign Scott County’s Mac McClung. — Bristol Herald-Courier (paywall).
Weather:
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