A simulation of Rocky Forge Wind as it would appear to its closest neighbor. Courtesy of Apex Clean Energy.

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

Economy:

Foundations for Virginia’s first on-shore wind farm laid in Botetourt County. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

State regulators clear controversial Chesterfield peaker plant. — Virginia Mercury.

Politics:

Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026. — Virginia Mercury.

Spanberger could fire college board members, experts say. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Local:

Los Angeles investor buys Spotsylvania land for data center project. — The (Fredericksburg) Free Lance-Star (paywall).

Blacksburg council member Liam Watson resigns following felony convictions. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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