Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Virginia officials urge hurricane preparedness as 2026 storm season begins. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginians are “buying the living daylights” out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Economy:
40 Virginia companies make 2026 Fortune 1000. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Sports wagering exceeds $600 million in state for April. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).
Environment:
More than 24 tons of trash collected at Smith Mountain Lake. — WDBJ-TV.
Sports:
Virginia football’s trip to Brazil has been canceled. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall).
Courts:
Liberty University faces $1.75 million lawsuit from Trey Falwell. — WSET-TV.
Weather:
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