Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Voting access bills move forward as Democrats block GOP early voting limits. — Virginia Mercury.
Home health workers, “backbone” of public health work, support collective bargaining legislation. — Virginia Mercury.
Proposed state park at Oak Hill clears first hurdle in Senate. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Economy:
Smithfield Foods to acquire Nathan’s Famous for $450 million. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).
Local:
Montgomery County names Spotsylvania school leader as next superintendent. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Mecklenburg planners delay Turtle Cove resort vote after 250 people pack hearing. — The Mecklenburg Sun.
Weather:
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