Dominion Energy headquarters in Richmond. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Dominion Energy headquarters in Richmond. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.

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

Local:

Monopoly concerns vs. downtown development: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger. — The Richmonder.

Virginia Beach to start Oceanfront violence interrupter pilot program this spring. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Politics:

Virginia environmental groups ask for data center pause until new regulations kick in. — WVTF/RadioIQ.

Education:

Virginia Tech expands military education programs after Pentagon-Ivy League split. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Healthcare:

Ballad Health to begin screening for weapons following violent incidents. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).

Weather:

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