Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Local:
Smith Mountain Lake saw increase in boating incidents and deaths in 2025. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Farmers cite rising wildlife damage in Southside fields. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Demolition of old Halifax County High School building begins. — The Gazette-Virginian (paywall).
Politics:
ODU shooting case renews debate over Virginia’s inactive background check law. — Virginia Mercury.
Sports:
Doctor says his diagnosis was “inflated” in Aaron Rouse lawsuit against NFL. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Weather:
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