Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Environment:
Virginia joins Chesapeake Bay states, D.C. in new watershed agreement. — Virginia Mercury.
Local:
Here’s how much Roanoke makes from its plastic bag tax — and where the money goes. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Water main break causes flood damage, power outage in downtown Lynchburg. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Scott County picks next schools superintendent. — Kingsport Times News (paywall).
Sports:
Virginia DWR stocks Clemmons Lake with 300 pounds of trout for winter fishing. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Politics:
Special election for Hashmi’s Richmond-area Senate seat set for Jan. 6. — Virginia Mercury.
State ombudsman calls for child welfare reforms. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Kaine leads congressional effort to expand digital skills in workforce training. — Virginia Mercury.
Education:
UVa interim leader says DOJ deal helps presidential search. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Weather:
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