A red brick sign saying "Averett University" in the foreground, with a large red-brick building with white columns in the background.
Averett University is a private school in Danville. Courtesy of Averett.

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

Politics:

Trump campaign manager wants Richmond jury to resolve Daily Beast defamation case. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Spanberger says the federal government needs to open “immediately.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Local:

Bedford commission recommends denial of addiction recovery center. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Goochland board approves data center district. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Courts:

Lawsuit alleges Virginia virtual education company taught “ghost students” to tap more public money. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Culture:

Ancient shark tooth discovered at Virginia Beach’s North End. Could it be from a megalodon? — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Sports:

Averett, Guilford cancel final game of college football season following altercation. — WSET-TV

Weather:

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