Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Public safety:
Roanoke shootings, homicides drop dramatically, commission hears. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Education:
Lynchburg mayor says city council working to find money to keep two elementary schools open. — WSET-TV.
Culture:
In segregated Roanoke, Black and white churchgoers gather to study the Bible — and find ways to improve the city. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).
Politics:
Roanoke demotes assistant city manager. Officials won’t say why. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).
Lawmakers say new federal rule will protect coal miners. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
Pittsylvania County administrator resigns: “Sometimes in life things just don’t work out.” — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).
Education:
Bluefield University ending on-campus nursing program. — WVVA-TV.
Weather:
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