Gov. Glenn Youngkin presented his final actions Friday on the budget amendments package passed by the General Assembly in February. He line-item vetoed 37 of the 172 budget amendments that were sent back to him untouched by the legislative body.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin presented his final actions Friday on the budget amendments package passed by the General Assembly in February. He line-item vetoed 37 of the 172 budget amendments that were sent back to him untouched by the legislative body. 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:

Politics:

Jay Jones, Democratic candidate for attorney general, releases public safety plan. — Richmond Times-Dipatch (paywall).

Youngkin marks success with Partnership for Petersburg. — Richmond Times-Dipatch (paywall).

Economy:

Landmark Salem restaurant, Mac and Bob’s, has new owner — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Roanoke considers $20,000 permit fee for vape shops. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Halifax County Chamber of Commerce president resigns. — (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian

Education:

Liberty University announces new School of Engineering dean. — (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Public safety:

Aug. 19 bond hearing set for man accused of burning Danville council member. — Chatham Star-Tribune

Sports:

Gate City honors basketball star Mac McClung with a sign. — WCYB-TV

Weather:

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