An arch on the Virginia Tech campus.
The Virginia Tech campus. Cardinal News file photo.

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

Sports:

New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Local:

Upgrades for Virginia 151 intersection candidate for Smart Scale funding. — Nelson County Times (paywall).

Education:

Virginia Wesleyan is no more. Here’s why it’s now Batten University. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Mary Baldwin on probation, accreditation at risk over finances. — The (Staunton) News Leader (paywall).

Environment:

Virginia has gotten millions to address PFAS water contamination. Actually tackling the problem could cost hundreds of millions. — WHRO.

Weather:

As drought continues, Richmond area implements voluntary water conservation measures. — WVTF/RadioIQ.

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