An artist's rendering of the casino coming to Danville, with "The Three Sisters," as the old smokestacks of Dan River Mills are known, in the background. Courtesy of City of Danville.
An artist's rendering of the casino coming to Danville, with "The Three Sisters," as the old smokestacks of Dan River Mills are known, in the background. Courtesy of City of Danville.

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

Economy:

As Danville preps for temporary casino, a question looms: Is the city ready? — Danville Register & Bee.

Broker: Roanoke region’s restaurant business on upswing. — The Roanoke Times.

Politics:

Virginia plans rules for electronic, Texas Hold ’Em gaming. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Youngkin signs bill creating $300 tax credit for gun safes. — Virginia Mercury.

Gov. Youngkin signs swatting bill into law. — WSET-TV.

Education:

Salem forensics team ties record for consecutive state championships. — The Roanoke Times.

Culture:

Finale for director of Blacksburg’s Lyric Theatre. — The Roanoke Times.

Education:

Virginia Tech students celebrate as team dances to the Elite Eight. — WSLS-TV.

Weather:

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