Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Va. lawmakers push bipartisan effort to reinvigorate electric utility commission. — Virginia Mercury.
Miyares says it is too late to prosecute former parole board chief. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Green Book legislation passes Virginia House. — Virginia Mercury.
Town of Pound has paid off its debts, official says. — The Coalfield Progress.
Democrats: Too many stuck in temporary detention orders, too little for mental health funding. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Economy:
Company that inspects the Mountain Valley Pipeline has conflict of interest. — The Roanoke Times.
Bedford County officials ponder creating tourism zone. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
EMPOWER fiber project almost complete in Charlotte County. — The Charlotte Gazette.
Weather:
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