A spotted lanternfly with its wings outstretched.
Spotted lanternfly. Courtesy of Virginia Cooperative Extension.

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

Culture:

Spotted lanternflies have returned for their seasonal invasion. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Community gardens bring fresh food closer to Roanoke. —The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Economy:

Homelessness numbers up in Southside Virginia, according to unofficial figures. — Danville Register & Bee (paywall).

Politics:

Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by tenant of former Del. Marie March. —The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Public safety:

Interim South Boston Police chief hired for permanent position. — WDBJ-TV.

Roanoke woman convicted in Jan. 6 riots at U.S. Capitol. —The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Weather:

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