News Briefs

From elsewhere: Judge approves settlement over rejected Virginia student voter registrations. Hampden-Sydney College president to retire next year. Only 50% of I-64 speed camera fines have been paid, Virginia sheriff says.

From elsewhere: Former Averett administrator heading to prison for federal wire fraud after $145,000 stolen. Richmond led Virginia in dog bites of mail carriers. Virginia’s film and TV production tax incentives scrutinized by lawmakers.

From elsewhere: Virginia’s medical marijuana market consolidates. Wind farm project in Botetourt County nears the end of a long road. Campbell County board asks commonwealth’s attorney not to enforce new gun laws.

From elsewhere: Congress nears major bipartisan housing bill with support from Virginia lawmakers. Virginia schools push for local tax option as aging buildings strain rural divisions. Amherst board looks into special use permit measure for data centers.

From elsewhere: Virginians are “buying the living daylights” out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns. Sports wagering exceeds $600 million in state for April. Liberty University faces $1.75 million lawsuit from Trey Falwell.

From elsewhere: Patrick County prosecutor, sheriff say they won’t enforce new Virginia gun restrictions. Mary Pettitt to retire as Montgomery County’s top prosecutor. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol table game dealers vote to unionize.

From elsewhere: $850,000 in federal funds to help protect Shockoe’s historic slavery sites. I-64 speed cameras netted New Kent County nearly $7 million since their August inception. Virginia Tech Board of Visitors backs away from resolution that would get rid of living-learning programs.

From elsewhere: Federal judge denies homeschooled student’s bid to play sports for Roanoke County school. Collinsville Pizza Hut to get retro redesign. Justice family taps New York investment firm in Greenbrier dispute.

From elsewhere: Kiggans maintains support for Iran war while warning of pain at the pump. Richmond joins movement to end pet rent. Virginia State Police implementing speed cameras in highway work zones.

From elsewhere: Former Martinsville commonwealth’s attorney contradicts registrar on failed petition to remove mayor from office. Henrietta Lacks marker next to statue unveiled in South Boston. Scenic Virginia hosts contests to find the best views in the commonwealth.