Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget amendments propose 15-person team to regulate hemp products. — Virginia Mercury.
Lynchburg NAACP installs new president. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Salem wants to see elections moved back to May. — The Roanoke Times.
Economy:
Lynchburg Small Business Development Center addresses misconceptions about its role. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
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Amended Forest Service guidelines could remove roadblock to Mountain Valley Pipeline. — The Roanoke Times.
Health care:
Behavioral health center in Abingdon can’t open because it can’t hire enough therapists and nurses. — WVTF-FM.
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Law enforcement:
“Catfishing cop” who killed family in California used his father as a job reference to get deputy’s job in Washington County. — Los Angeles Times.
Education:
Central Virginia Community College says new grant will help boost manufacturing employment. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
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Culture:
Horse rescued after falling through pond in Bedford County. — WSET-TV.
Weather:
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