Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Virginia Senate backs Stanley’s broadband bill. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Deeds pulled his ranked choice voting bill from Senate committee. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Most gun storage bills appear doomed in Virginia General Assembly. — Virginia Mercury.
House panel expands legislative role in transportation funding under Youngkin plan. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Paid family leave is moving, after years of effort, in the assembly. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dominion disputes SCC analysis of its regulatory change proposal. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Economy:
Town of Wise will form economic development authority. — The Coalfield Progress.
Blue Ridge Parkway planning partnerships with neighboring communities. — Galax Gazette.
Hitting the bottle: Inflation takes its toll on Virginia wine country. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress.
Culture:
Rock legends Billy Idol and Bret Michaels to perform in downtown Bristol. — WCYB-TV.
Weather:
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