Virginia State Capitol
The state Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:

Politics:

Dominion asks to reinstate surcharge for RGGI. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

‘Inner squabbles’ on display as Lynchburg City Council meeting turns heated. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.

Tax increases likely part of upcoming Bristol budget. — Bristol Herald Courier.

Threat assessment bills propose fixes in how Virginia colleges respond to violence. — Virginia Mercury.

Senate panel kills bill banning state from contracting with China. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Virginia General Assembly backs minimum staffing for nursing homes. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Economy:

Direct flights to resume between Roanoke and Nashville. — WDBJ-TV.

Education:

Lynchburg City School administrators considering metal detectors for security. — WSET-TV.

Weather:

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