Virginia health officials introduce monitoring system for children affected by cannabis-related illnesses; further actions planned

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. In the health care sector, Virginia health officials have launched a “surveillance system” for kids sickened by cannabis, as reported by the Virginia Mercury. Meanwhile, Virginia Business (paywall) reveals that forty applicants are vying for a medical marijuana license in Shenandoah.

Turning to politics, The Roanoke Times (paywall) reports that Roanoke citizens, along with Del. Rasoul, are seeking a cease-fire for Gaza. In other political news, the Roanoke Rambler (subscription) states that Roanoke City Council has decided to keep property taxes steady after the vice mayor suggested a rate cut.

In terms of the economy, WSET-TV discloses that Danville City Council has revised an agreement with Caesars. The Farmville Herald (paywall) poses the question of whether a land bank would help Farmville clean up derelict properties. Additionally, WDBJ-TV highlights parents reporting dozens of overbookings at a Blacksburg bed and breakfast for Virginia Tech graduation weekend.

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