Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Del. Sally Hudson, D-Charlottesville, announces for state Senate; state Sen. Creigh Deeds, now D-Bath County, has also announced his intention to move into that same district. — Charlottesville Daily Progress.
Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, wants to lower voting age in local elections to 16. — WSET-TV.
New Montgomery County building for magistrate and court services estimated at $5 million. — The Roanoke Times.
Movie night sponsored by Satanic Temple at Jefferson Forest High School sparks controversy. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Martinsville police chief to retire. — Martinsville Bulletin.
Economy:
New United Way CEO named in Lynchburg. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Portsmouth casino to open Jan. 15. — Virginia Business.
Governor to return to Halifax County on Tuesday for economic development announcement. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian and South Boston News & Record.
Culture:
Justin Moore coming to Berglund Center. — The Roanoke Times.
Virginia-Virginia Tech game cancelled. — The Roanoke Times.
North Carolina parade death
Suspect charged with driving into Raleigh Christmas parade, killing 11-year-old, was from Bedford County. — WSLS-TV and WSET-TV.