Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Congressional report says Virginians have paid $1.8 billion more for gas since Iran war started. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginia finds ally in defense of new state law limiting ICE’s work with local police. — WVTF/RadioIQ.
Economy:
Drugmaker Eli Lilly buys 227 acres in Goochland for pharmaceutical plant. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Robert Burrus, who made Richmond law firm a powerhouse, dies at 91. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Justice family says $380 million Greenbrier refinancing deal expected to close by Aug. 7. — WVVA-TV.
Local:
Bedford County announces new chief of fire and rescue. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Push to build new road to Sandbridge gaining steam in Virginia Beach. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).
Environment:
Fighting to save Virginia’s rarest plant, the Peters Mountain Mallow. — WVTF/RadioIQ.
Weather:
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