Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Economy:
Ironman supporters ‘disappointed’ after Blue Ridge Parkway work derails event beyond 2023. — The Roanoke Times.
Danville schools and businesses begin preparing for opening of temporary casino. — WDBJ-TV.
Virginia proposes putting more funding behind ‘whole-farm approach.’ — Virginia Mercury.
Owners of new Schoolfield restaurant seek name ideas from Danville community. — WDBJ-TV.
Va. housing agency to sell up to $1.75B in bonds to finance home purchases. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Politics:
Wilder: Youngkin needs to act on DEI chief, VCU spending. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Danville City Council member charged with DWI. — Danville Register & Bee.
Buckingham Electoral Board fires Republican registrar after less than a month in the job. — Virginia Mercury.
Weather:
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