The Mountain Valley Pipeline near the Montgomery County-Roanoke County line, as seen from Interstate 81. Photo by Dwayne Yancey.
The Mountain Valley Pipeline near the Montgomery County-Roanoke County line, as seen from Interstate 81. Photo by Dwayne Yancey.

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

Politics:

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm sends letter to federal regulators, says Mountain Valley Pipeline “will enhance the nation’s critical infrastructure for energy and national security” and urges prompt action. — The Hill and E&E News.

Governor Glenn Youngkin meets with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei, Apr. 24, 2023. Official Photo by the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Governor Glenn Youngkin meets with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei, Apr. 24, 2023. Official Photo by the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin meets with Taiwan’s president on first leg of Asian trade trip. — Richmond Times-Dispatch. (Background story: “Why Youngkin’s trade mission to South Korea matters.“)

Virginia to establish trade office in Taiwan. — Virginia Business.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, says Southwest Virginia could benefit from federal clean energy tax credits. — Bristol Now

Contentious hearing held on whether Republican House hopeful Tim Griffin really lives in the district where he’s running. — Lynchburg News and Advance. (See our background story on the campaign.)

Health care

Del. Jim Edmunds, R-Halifax County, pushes for Sentara to reverse decision to close labor and delivery services in Halifax County. — South Boston News & Record.

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Economy:

United Salt in Saltville to expand operations. — Bristol Herald Courier.

Education:

Roanoke school superintendent named Virginia Superintendent of the Year. — The Roanoke Times.

Norse mythology class causing flap in Patrick County. — The Martinsville Bulletin.

Culture:

Downtown Lynchburg Association prepares for Downtown Lofts tour. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Country star Cole Swindell coming to Salem. — WSET-TV.

Weather:

Northern lights seen in Virginia. — WSLS-TV.

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