Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Senate Minority Leader Tommy Norment, R-James City County, announces retirement. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford County, announces retirement; had been paired with Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg. — Announcement on her Facebook page.
Del. Jim Edmunds, R-Halifax County, announces retirement, avoiding nomination fight with Del. Danny Marshall, R-Danville. — Virginia Mercury.
Del. John Avoli, R-Staunton, announces retirement, avoiding nomination fight with Del. Ellen Campbell, R-Rockbridge County. — Staunton News Leader and The (Waynesboro) News-Virginian.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill to get tougher on hemp that gets you high. — Virginia Mercury.
An elected school board in Lynchburg? Community weighs in on Faraldi’s plan. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
General Assembly deal sets Dominion profits for two years while overhauling regulatory system. — Virginia Mercury.
Environment:
Contaminant levels at Roanoke County’s Spring Hollow reservoir back up, water tests show. — The Roanoke Times.
Education:
After School Satan Club hosts movie night at Jefferson Forest. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Weather:
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