Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Education:
John Casteen III, former UVa president and “father of the modern university,” dies. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall).
Indigenous Peoples Day removed, then re-added, to board-approved Virginia education standards. — Virginia Mercury.
Blacksburg leaders concerned by Virginia Tech housing plans. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Radford University board approves tuition, fee increases. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Economy:
Prince Edward officials, residents question county’s solar choices. — The Farmville Herald (paywall).
“The market is gone”: Tariff threats put Virginia liquor exports on ice. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Bedford official to localities: Join legal fight against commercial solar. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Public safety:
Brush Mountain Fire expands to 482 acres; 20% contained. WDBJ-TV.
Politics:
Sen. Lamont Bagby elected chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia. — WWBT-TV.
Weather:
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