Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Lynchburg City Council to discuss declaring the city a Second Amendment Sanctuary. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Rep. Bob Good, who voted “present” on final ballot in speakership vote, says holdouts won key concessions from Kevin McCarthy. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
With split General Assembly, Speaker Gilbert sees no major movement on abortion. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Parole board chair calls for more transparency. — Virginia Mercury.
House Majority Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Scott County, lays out agenda. — Bristol Now.
Health care:
Up to a third of rural hospitals in danger of closing. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Weather:
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