Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Bills limiting abortion access defeated in Virginia Senate committee. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
House gatekeepers clear bill to crack down on false calls to police. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
As Republicans tout Parole Board report, some Democrats see ‘a whole lot of nothing’. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginia House votes to repeal Clean Cars law. — Virginia Mercury.
Ally compromises on governor’s push for $200M in transportation funds. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Warner, Spanberger warn about Chinese Communist Party influence. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Virginia hospitals have to publish their prices. Would lawsuits compel them to obey? — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Economy:
Major travel and truck stop proposed on I-81 in Montgomery County. — The Roanoke Times.
Henry County awarded nearly $1 million for sewer upgrades. — Martinsville Bulletin.
Education:
Former dean, Liberty University clash in $20M lawsuit. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Courts:
$14 million settlement reached in Roanoke hepatitis A outbreak. — The Roanoke Times.
Weather:
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