a sign saying "do not use water" is taped to a drinking fountain.
A sign hangs on a water fountain in the state Capitol during the water outage crisis in Richmond. Courtesy of Del. Wendell Walker.

Public safety:

Richmond’s boil water advisory lifted. — Virginia Mercury.

For eight years, Richmond put off replacement of part that caused water outage. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Politics:

Lynchburg’s mayor makes committee assignments; Faraldi declines appointment. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Education:

Mark Jones, superintendent for Pittsylvania County Schools, announces retirement. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Bedford County School Board approves $30 million for three construction projects. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Weather:

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