Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Spanberger names former Hampton superintendent as secretary of education. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes. — Virginia Mercury.
Public safety:
Gun violence reduction funds in Virginia increased, but cities’ access to support isn’t equal, report finds. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).
Local:
Planning commission discusses future of data centers in Campbell County. — WDBJ-TV.
Sports:
Flying Squirrels’ new business model being built along with new ballpark. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Weather:
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