Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Economy:
Lynchburg City Council approves 15-year Hillcats franchise extension, admissions tax. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Bristol Casino revenue slightly dips in April after record month. — WJHL-TV.
Politics:
Youngkin signs bipartisan child welfare reforms and sets new goals for foster care. — Virginia Mercury.
With Gaza facing starvation, Virginia Sens. Warner and Kaine press for U.S. action. — Virginia Mercury.
Education:
Salem to implement AI weapons detection system at high school. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Courts:
The tale of a bizarre scheme to obtain a $1.3 million Roanoke County home. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Local:
Colleagues mourn Dungannon mayor’s death. — Kingsport Times News (paywall).
Bedford council OKs change to BPOL tax, bed-and-breakfast permit. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Weather:
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