Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Courts:
Henrietta Lacks’ family settles suit with Novartis over use of her cells. — The New York Times (paywall). [Read more about Roanoke native Henrietta Lacks here and here.]
Politics:
Virginia lawmakers’ rejections leave vacancies on three higher ed governing boards. — Virginia Mercury.
Spanberger’s top staffer sues prominent political consultant for defamation. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Virginia senators question mine safety after W.Va. death. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph (paywall).
Emails between ICE, Richmond sheriff’s office show sheriff won’t comply with detention requests. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
At General Assembly, defense of Confederate statues sparks outrage. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).
Virginia may unwind decades-old liquor sales mandate. — Axios Richmond.
Local:
Richmond International Airport unveils $253 million expansion plan. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Franklin County parents weigh impacts of possible four-day school week. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Weather:
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