Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Crime:
Suspect in killing of California family was training to be deputy in Washington County, Virginia. — CNN and Richmond Times-Dispatch and WCYB-TV and WJHL-TV.
New England Patriots provided jet for UVa players to attend teammate’s funeral in Florida. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Politics:
Lawsuit in skill game case pushed back again; plaintiff is state Senate candidate Hermie Sadler; lawyer is state Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County. — Virginia Mercury. (See background story.)
Blacksburg looks to permanently repeal bus fares. — The Roanoke Times.
Economy:
Farmville radio station that closed last year will relaunch Dec. 1. — The Farmville Herald.
Class action suit filed on behalf of mobile home park residents in Mercer County, West Virginia; their park has been purchase by the same company that owns a park in Montgomery County. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph. (See our background story.)
Education:
Former Liberty University dean sues school, claims fired for being whistleblower. — WSET-TV.
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Culture:
Shawn Moore and Bob Rotanz are part of Virginia Sports Hall of Fame new class. — The Roanoke Times.
Lyle Lovett coming to Jefferson Center in Roanoke. — The Roanoke Times.
Liberty football coach leaving for Auburn. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Weather:
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