Judge to rule later in lawsuit over exit from clean-air program and other Virginia headlines

The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

• “Judge to rule later in lawsuit over Virginia’s exit from clean-air program.” — The Roanoke Times

• “A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats.” — Associated Press

• “7th District hopefuls make case to voters in Free Press town hall.” — Fredericksburg Free Press

• “Lynchburg GOP seeks ouster of Reed, Faraldi from party.” — News & Advance

• “Loaded gun found in 6-year-old Orange Elementary student’s backpack.” — WRIC