A solar installation near Climax in Pittsylvania County. Photo by Dwayne Yancey.
A solar installation near Climax in Pittsylvania County. Photo by Dwayne Yancey.

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

Local:

Patrick County approves long-debated solar ordinance amid public concerns. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).

Mastermind of Roanoke pandemic fraud scheme gets eight years in prison. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Culture:

Baby left in shopping cart in 1972, who now lives in Salem, reunites with women who found her. — The Washington Post (paywall).

Education:

University of Lynchburg announces selection of 12th president. — WSET-TV.

Crime and courts:

Three people shot in classroom at ODU; gunman dead. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

State Sen. Rouse sues NFL for disability, says he’s “totally impaired” from injuries. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Weather:

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