A sign alerting drivers to the presence of nearby license plate readers sits along U.S. 460 East from Botetourt County into Bedford County in July 2025. Cardinal News file photo.
A sign alerting drivers to the presence of nearby license plate readers sits along U.S. 460 East from Botetourt County into Bedford County in July 2025. 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:

Public safety:

Henry County sheriff suspends access to Flock surveillance cameras. — WSLS-TV.

Local:

Botetourt supervisor bars media from attending Google data center town hall. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

City council member, law firm Sands Anderson ask that mayor’s lawsuit against them be dismissed. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).

Pulaski councilman faces removal vote after arrest on child abuse material charges. — WSLS-TV.

Politics:

Shenandoah County to appeal federal court order to change Confederate school names. — Virginia Mercury.

Eads to oversee Virginia’s new Government Support Services division. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).

Economy:

“Spirits Palooza” boosts ABC profits despite falling sales. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Healthcare:

Danville getting air ambulance base. — WSLS-TV.

Weather:

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