Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Government:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin said to be in the running to succeed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. — The Independent
Bedford County prepares to take over private water system in Montvale. — (Lynchburg) News and Advance (paywall).
Education:
ODU gets $15 million gift from Brock to launch nutrition institute. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Amid federal investigations, George Mason leaders say negotiations continue with Department of Justice. — Virginia Mercury.
Halifax High School auditorium named in honor of former Del. James Edmunds. — (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian
Energy:
Henrico approves solar array on old Nine Mile Road landfill. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Health care
NBA player Mac McClung, who is from Scott County, starts fund related to suspected cancer cluster. — WCYB-TV (See Cardinal’s previous coverage of this suspected cancer cluster).
Public safety:
Locations of 600 Flock cameras now public in Hampton Roads following lawsuits — Virginia Mercury. (See Cardinal’s previous coverage of surveillance cameras.)
Sports:
Virginia Tech hires former head coach Brent Pry as its new defensive coordinator. — ESPN
James Madison University lands first College Football Playoff berth, to face Oregon. — WDBJ-TV
Weather:
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