Trees shade the green space on the University of Lynchburg's campus
Trees provide shade throughout the Dell, the name of the University of Lynchburg's central green space. Photo by Emma Malinak.

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

Environment:

Virginia forest and urban tree canopy plan moves toward completion. — WVTF/RadioIQ.

Economy:

Virginia’s two largest craft brewers, Hardywood and Starr Hill, are merging. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Feds accept grid operator’s plan to address power shortfall from data centers. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Politics:

State jail board blasted for lack of action on mental health. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Following charges against some officers, Virginia lawmaker looks to further limit Flock. — WVTF/RadioIQ.

Sports:

Korn Ferry Tour Championship tees off in Richmond. — Axios Richmond.

Local:

Richmond EDA tells Squirrels to clear out of The Diamond or be treated as trespassers. — The Richmonder.

Weather:

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