The planned Hard Rock Casino in Bristol. Courtesy of Hard Rock.
The planned Hard Rock Casino in Bristol. Courtesy of Hard Rock.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:

Economy:

Hard Rock breaks ground on casino in Bristol. — WDBJ-TV.

Solar expected to bring $45M in revenue to Halifax County over 35-year period. — The Gazette-Virginian.

Politics:

Air board takes another step toward leaving RGGI. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Virginia’s unemployment trust fund flush again. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

June primary to decide March, Williams GOP contest. — The Roanoke Times.

Virginia to get $16.8 million in $434.9 million Juul settlement agreement. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Courts:

Botetourt County man convicted in U.S. Capitol riots after weeklong trial. — The Roanoke Times.

Plea agreement reached in 2019 Rockbridge Co. gas station explosion. — WSET-TV.