A field of hemp in Southwest Virginia. Courtesy of Purely Appalachia.
A field of hemp in Southwest Virginia. Courtesy of Purely Appalachia.

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

Economy:

Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regulations for hemp, marijuana shift. — Virginia Mercury.

Local:

Mayor addresses Richmond city embezzlement investigation as second suspect is charged. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Lineburg named Mecklenburg’s next school superintendent. — The Mecklenburg Sun.

Culture:

Virginia, French wines to face off in Paris judging. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall).

Weather:

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