The House of Delegates. Photo by Markus Schmidt.
The House of Delegates. Photo by Markus Schmidt.

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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