Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Democrats push $15 minimum wage, GOP raises business concerns. — Virginia Mercury.
Richmond selects firm to investigate water treatment plant failure. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Blacksburg council to consider disciplinary action against member. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Clock is ticking on waste options after Campbell County rejects landfill expansion. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Roanoke aims to seize, sell downtown parking garage plagued by tax, code issues. — Roanoke Rambler (subscription).
Culture:
Legal battle erupts over Shenandoah rail restoration. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginia Beach gives Pharrell Williams’ music festival five-day deadline over contract breach. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Weather:
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