Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Ford plant halted by Gov. Youngkin would have created 2,500 jobs in Pittsylvania County. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Blacksburg council OKs higher height for hotel. — The Roanoke Times.
Secretary of Finance outlines next phase of Youngkin’s proposed tax cuts. — WCYB-TV.
Economy:
Coffee shop opens in Tazewell. — WVVA-TV.
Education:
At Virginia Tech, research is turning food scraps to bioplastic. — The Roanoke Times.
Weather:
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