Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Peake to step down as state GOP chairman as new General Assembly session nears. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Spanberger announces seasoned policy advisor as next health and human resources secretary. — Virginia Mercury.
Culture:
Bald eagle released at Smith Mountain Lake as sightings rise across the region. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom. — Axios Richmond.
Local:
New owner of The Inn at Wise plans for transformation. — WJHL-TV.
Weather:
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