A close-up of the Barbara Johns model. Courtesy of Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
A close-up of the Barbara Johns model. Courtesy of Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

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

Culture:

Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now Barbara Johns’ statue is in the U.S. Capitol. — NPR.

Economy:

Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators. — Virginia Mercury.

Education:

Virginia Department of Education projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years. — Virginia Mercury.

UVa presidential search not slowing down despite vocal pushback. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall).

Politics:

Youngkin proposes sweeping reform for Virginia’s child welfare system. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Weather:

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