Here’s a roundup of top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Ginni Thomas urges Virginia senators to confirm Youngkin appointee on Board of Education. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A House-Senate standoff over wages legislation joins to-do list. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Va. Charitable Gaming Board leader resigns as lawmakers split on charity poker. — Virginia Mercury.
Youngkin’s workforce development bill passes House and Senate. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Petersburg casino bill passes Va. House. — Virginia Business.
Rep. Bob Good says he was one of those heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address. — CNN
Economy:
Halifax County board approves RV park, solar project. — The Gazette-Virginian.
Health care:
Heart institute office set to open in Norton. — The Coalfield Progress.
Weather:
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