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.