the lynchburg skyline
The city of Lynchburg. Photo by Rachel Mahoney.

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

Politics:

Jury rules in favor of Lynchburg GOP electoral board members. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Christiansburg council says no thanks to regional tourism pitch. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Public safety:

Prosecutors to drop riot charge against ex-Rocky Mount police officer. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Funeral service held for Smyth County deputy killed in line of duty. — WJHL-TV.

Economy:

Pound discusses river, downtown and more. — The Coalfield Progress (paywall). [Read more about Pound’s fight to keep its charter and about the town’s Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project.]

Weather:

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