Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Jasmine Yoon will be nominated for Western District judgeship. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Virginia Democrats want to make menstrual app data off limits to police. — Virginia Public Radio.
Democratic legislator wants to fill environmental justice council vacancies. — Virginia Mercury.
Public safety:
117 handguns caught at Virginia airports in 2023. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Politics:
Adams and Bryant tapped to lead Henry County board. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Patrick County board elects new chair and vice chair. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall).
Gottschalk tapped as next Mecklenburg County administrator. — Mecklenburg Sun.
In resignation letter, Roanoke parks director cites culture of “passive aggression and intentional slight” at City Hall. — Roanoke Rambler.
New Highland County board freezes spending, launches investigation. — The Recorder (paywall).
Economy:
Roanoke Housing Authority seeks affordable developer for 8-acre Gainsboro property. — Roanoke Rambler.
Medical office coming to Pound. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall). [Read more: Cardinal’s Megan Schnabel recently wrote about how the town of Pound has come back from the brink of losing its charter.]
Weather:
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