The first turbines of the The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Courtesy of Stephen Boutwell/BOEM.
The first turbines of the The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Courtesy of Stephen Boutwell/BOEM.

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

Politics:

Dominion sues to block Trump administration order halting work on wind farm. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Conservative backlash brews over DEI efforts of UVa’s next president. — The Washington Post (paywall).

Environment:

Conservation group sues EPA over PFAS contamination in Virginia waterways. — Virginia Mercury.

Health care:

Military father says “broken” Birth Injury Fund is impeding care for his disabled son. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Health officials confirm case of measles in Central Virginia after recent exposure. — WSET-TV.

Local:

Construction of Wild Rose solar project set for September 2028 in Nelson County. — Nelson County Times (paywall).

Weather:

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