Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin halted Virginia’s efforts to recruit Ford battery plant out of fears it would be operated by Chinese company. — Virginia Mercury.
Does an election denier now oversee Roanoke’s elections? — The Roanoke Times.
House committee, on party line vote, passes bill to give breaks to big electric users. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Del. Danny Marshall, R-Danville, to seek funding for Gretna library and whitewater feature in Danville. — Chatham Star-Tribune.
Community group raises money to monitor stink from Bristol landfill. — WCYB-TV.
Economy:
Albemarle, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson counties have shortages of livestock veterinarians, study shows. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian.
SOVA Innovation Hub in South Boston to get a second building. — South Boston News & Record.
Education:
Roanoke schools plan for enrollment decline in upcoming budget. — The Roanoke Times.
Campbell County approves $50 million budget for Brookville High School renovations. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Christiansburg Town Council votes to cut funding for school resource officers, says Montgomery County should pay for them. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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