Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Rep. Bob Good, R-Campbell County, teases that a “true” conservative alternative to Kevin McCarthy will emerge on second ballot in speakership vote. — The Hill.
Education:
School renovations begin at Danville’s George Washington High School, paid for by sales tax increase that voters approved in referendum. — Chatham Star Tribune.
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Law enforcement:
Court records show Austin Edwards, aka ‘the catfishing cop’ who killed a family in California, had gun rights revoked after 2016 mental health crisis. — Smyth County News & Messenger.
Edwards listed former Virginia State Police training officer as a job reference when he applied in Washington County. — WJHL-TV.
Roanoke County gets new police chief. — The Roanoke Times.
Weather:
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