Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
State Sen. Steve Newman, R-Bedford County, says abortion restrictions could target doctors’ licenses. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Bristol sets timeline for landfill closure. — WJHL-TV.
Roanoke County supervisors approves pay raise for board. — The Roanoke Times.
Rival demonstrations over Supreme Court abortion decision face off in Lynchburg. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Abingdon Planning Commission says it doesn’t want digital billboards. — Bristol Herald Courier
Women’s clinic in Bristol, Tenn. that performs abortions plans move to Virginia side. — WJHL-TV.
Pittsylvania County to help with Gretna library upgrades. — Chatham Star Tribune.
Roanoke County adds more school resource officers. — WSLS-TV.
Economy:
Rezoning approved for 108 apartments in Madison Heights. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Housing market cooling in New River Valley. — WDBJ-TV.
Union members in Southwest Virginia reach tentative deal with AT&T. — WCYB-TV
Healthcare:
More than 50 still hospitalized with covid. — Bristol Herald Courier.
Education:
Wise County hires superintendent. — Kingsport Times-News
Culture:
Blue Ridge Rock Festival expected to draw 40,000 to Halifax County. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian