the gaming floor of Caesars Virginia in Danville, with guests sitting at slot machines
The casino resort in Danville has nearly 1,500 slot machines, 79 live-action table games and 48 electronic table games. Photo Grace Mamon.

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

Politics:

Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027. — Virginia Business (paywall).

Dorothy McAuliffe launches bid for Congress in anticipated 7th District. — Virginia Mercury.

Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights. — Virginia Mercury.

Education:

ODU faculty senate passes vote of no confidence against university president, provost, VP. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Local:

Fincher named Martinsville city manager; contract sets $172,500 salary. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).

Economy:

West Virginia delegates question underpinnings of bill about coal-fired power plant capacity. — West Virginia MetroNews.

Weather:

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