Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding. — Virginia Mercury
Virginia’s attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report. — Associated Press.
Richmond airport sees sharp rise in ICE flights as protesters call for answers. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Economy:
Virginia diesel prices hit record high for 15th straight day. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Environment:
Federal agency gets involved with fish kill at Bannister Lake. — (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian
Technology:
Virginia doesn’t have driverless cars yet, but lawmakers expected to take a look next year. — WVTF/RadioIQ.
Norfolk prosecutors partner with Harvard to test new AI tool. — WHRO.
Local / Bedford County:
Town halls begin in Bedford on school closure options. — (Lynchburg) News and Advance (paywall).
New vision for downtown Bedford uses World War II history to attract visitors and business. — WSET-TV.
Local / Danville:
Danville School Board approves new contract for superintendent. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Local / Martinsville:
81-bed addiction recovery treatment center opens in Martinsville. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Local / Southwest Virginia:
Six new towers expand cell service in Buchanan County. — WJHL-TV.
Local / New River Valley:
Data centers aren’t allowed in Montgomery County, but officials want to see more restrictions on them anyway. — The Roanoke Times (paywall)
Weather:
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