Democrat Jay Jones participates in the Virginia attorney general debate with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Richmond on Oct. 16, 2025.
Democrat Jay Jones participates in the Virginia attorney general debate with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Richmond on Oct. 16. Photo by Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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

Politics:

Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney Don Caldwell named special prosecutor to investigate Jay Jones’ unuual speeding sentence. — (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Citing growth, Danville hires two assistant city managers. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Spanberger gets $150,000 from pro-redistricting group. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Economy:

Conference center proposed in Nelson County. — (Lyncburg) News & Advance (paywall).

40 more units now leasing in White Mill — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Fiber is coming to Patrick County. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).

Gas plant in Fluvanna County that’s part of PJM’s fast-tracked process is getting pushback. — Virginia Mercury

Food aid worries prompt Halifax agency to issue plea for donations — (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian (paywall).

Education:

Virginia school accountability results delayed as education department verifies accuracy. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Sports:

Campbell County school board chair explains decision to sideline Logan Thomas’ stepsons, whose eligibility has been questioned. — WSLS-TV

Weather:

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