A road running past yellow brick buildings on the campus of VMI
The campus of the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Photo by Lisa Rowan.

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

Politics:

Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed council. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Virginia one step closer to probation reform with bills headed for Spanberger’s desk. — Virginia Mercury.

Virginia’s congressional Republicans urge Trump admin to review legislation to tighten oversight of VMI. — Virginia Mercury.

Leaked memo: New Virginia corrections director replaces six senior officials. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Local:

Botetourt County solar farm issue tabled amid residents’ criticisms. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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