Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines

The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

• “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”— Roanoke Times

• “ Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”— WJLA

• “ VCU Police launch campaign to improve pedestrian safety.”— WRIC

• “Amtrak Virginia commences service at new transportation center in Newport News.”— 13News Now

• “ Is it yours? Roanoke Police looking for emu owner.”— WDBJ

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