Stewartsville Elementary School.
Stewartsville Elementary School. Courtesy of Bedford County.

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

Politics:

Virginia joins states challenging Trump administration regulations that limit free birth control access. — Virginia Mercury.

Rep. Ben Cline leads Botetourt rally against redistricting. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Virginia Senate shoots down bill to add terrapin protections to recreational crab pots. — Virginia Mercury.

After Henrico Doctors’ baby injuries, a tough reporting bill passes the legislature. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Local:

Bedford County School Board votes to close Stewartsville Elementary. — WDBJ-TV.

Public safety:

Earthquake rattles Appomattox County. — WSET-TV.

Sports:

Virginia Tech announces it will not participate in this year’s NIT. — Sports Illustrated.

Weather:

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