Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Most of $60 million in Youngkin’s learning recovery grants went to higher income households. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Virginia National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders. — The Washington Post.
Public safety:
Regional commission says Roanoke Valley greenways not “high-crime areas” after elderly woman assaulted. — The Roanoke Times.
Swim advisory ended for portion of Smith Mountain Lake previously impacted by harmful algal blooms. — The Roanoke Times.
Economy:
Botetourt County Planning Commission to take up another major development proposal. — The Roanoke Times.
Culture:
Bedford mural honoring soldiers in the planning stages for Centertown location. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Transportation:
Bristol gets voice, vote on Amtrak passenger service effort. — Bristol Herald Courier.
Weather:
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