Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Hemp bills divide medical associations, industry members. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
State revenues soften, but beat projections; Youngkin urges tax cuts. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Public hearing on carbon market withdrawal spurs sharp criticism. — Virginia Mercury.
Sports:
Fenway Sports Group agrees to sell Salem Red Sox to Diamond Baseball Holdings. — The Roanoke Times.
Culture:
New farmers market coming to Smith Mountain Lake. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Health care:
Major regional health groups drop mask requirements. — WDBJ-TV.
Virginia expanded dental coverage under Medicaid — but not enough dentists accept it. — Virginia Mercury.
Law:
Not insane but mentally ill: Giles County murder case explores new legal territory. — The Roanoke Times.
Education:
Randolph College to roll out new academic programs. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Weather:
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