Male students stand in two rows facing forward during their graduation ceremony. They're dressed in blue and white uniforms. Graduation attendees can be seen behind them in the bleachers.
VMI cadets stand at graduation in May 2025. Photo courtesy of VMI.

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

Politics:

Virginia Democrats target military college’s funding after anti-DEI push. — The Washington Post (paywall).

Changes to Virginia’s food-to-alcohol sales ratio appear more likely than ever. — WVTF/Radio IQ.

Lobby Day draws larger pro-gun crowd as Virginia Democrats revive gun-safety agenda. — Virginia Mercury.

In Virginia U.S. attorney standoff, judge denounces “charade” by Lindsey Halligan. — The New York Times (paywall).

Economy:

Petersburg’s tent casino readies for its big moment. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause. — Virginia Mercury.

Weather:

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