Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Winter weather (and downed trees) strands two Amtrak trains north of Lynchburg, one for 30 hours; passengers complain of foul conditions. — Lynchburg News & Advance and WSLS-TV and WSET-TV.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, among those stuck on I-95 during snowstorm; trip from Richmond to DC took 27 hours, stuck eight hours in one spot. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (More coverage of the snowbound traffic in the Times-Dispatch and Virginia Mercury.)
Amherst County opens warming station as thousands remain without power. — WSLS-TV.
Riverfront park construction in Danville could start this summer. — Danville Register & Bee.
Covid infections rising rapidly in Dan River region. — Danville Register & Bee.
Virus forces shutdown of Mecklenburg County schools until Monday. — South Boston News & Record / The Mecklenburg Sun.
Health department in Lynchburg opens testing site. — WSET-TV.
Drug recovery facility in Bassett gets OK from Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals. — Martinsville Bulletin.
Bristol asks EPA, DEQ for help with landfill issues. — Bristol Herald Courier and WCYB-TV and WJHL-TV.
Virginia Tech student accused of cheating files suit. — The Roanoke Times.