A pipeline path cleared up the side of a green mountain, with a pasture in the foreground.
The Mountain Valley Pipeline near Elliston in Montgomery County. Photo by Kevin Myatt.

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

Economy:

Head of DEQ previously did consulting work for Mountain Valley Pipeline. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

More Pound buildings get an assessment. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall).

Project Intersection sees development traffic. — Kingsport Times News.

Danville whitewater channel construction could cost around $15 million. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Culture:

Lynchburg City Council approves three new additions to Monument Terrace, fulfilling one WWII vet’s vision. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Education:

Bedford schools announce major gains in CTE programs. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Politics:

In quick vote, Virginia General Assembly OKs bill legalizing skill games. — Virginia Mercury.

Weather:

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