Virginia Tech study shows COVID-19 virus widespread in local wildlife; more

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

Health:

Virginia Tech study shows COVID-19 virus widespread in local wildlife . — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Environment:

Federal government awards $150 million to reduce emissions in Virginia . — Virginia Mercury.

Economy:

Justices’ Greenbrier Hotel up for public auction because of default . — West Virginia Metro News. (Read Cardinal’s coverage of the Justice family’s long-running financial dispute with a Martinsville-based bank .)

Politics:

What should Virginia’s FOIA council prioritize? Depends who you ask. — Virginia Mercury.

State resumes control of last privately run prison . — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall) .

Culture:

Carter Family Fold celebrates 50th anniversary. — Kingsport Times News.

Weather:

Virginia drought the worst in recent memory, ranchers say . — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall) .

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