Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Attorney General Jason Miyares, in Lynchburg, targets repeat offenders as a way to reduce crime. — WSET-TV.
Roanoke mayor and police chief, who attended Miyares’ roundtable in Lynchburg, discuss recent violence. — WDBJ-TV.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin wraps up four-day visit to Taiwan, signs deal to increase trade between Virginia and Taiwan; now moves on to Japan and South Korea — Fox News. (See background story: “Why Youngkin’s trade mission to South Korea matters.”
Youngkin’s PAC hires Georgia political operative. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Virginia Employment Commission lays off 157, raising questions about long-term funding. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Buckingham County supervisors raise tax rate. — The Farmville Herald.
Radford City Council votes to exercise option on former foundry site. — WSET-TV.
Economy:
More Dan River Region tourists come from North Carolina than other parts of Virginia. — Danville Register and Bee.
SPIG Industry in Bristol lays off 14. — WJHL-TV.
Culture:
Renovations close part of New River Trail. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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