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

Politics:

Field of candidates for Roanoke city council grows. — The Roanoke Times.

Charlotte County Board of Supervisors requests state police investigation of former registrar. — The Charlotte Gazette

Economy:

Work set to ramp up on six solar sites in Halifax County this summer. — South Boston News and Record.

Planned wind farm in Botetourt County again looking for a buyer for its power; deal with Dominion Energy has ended. — The Roanoke Times.

Boutique hotel planned for Bristol, drawn by casino growth. – WCYB-TV.

Halifax County farmers place first and third in soybean contest. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian.

Centra’s Virginia Baptist expands pediatric center. — WDBJ-TV.

Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance reflects on pandemic. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Covid:

Covid cases decline sharply in Danville. — WSET-TV

Other:

Tanya Tucker to perform at 2022 Rhythm and Roots festival in Bristol. — WCYB-TV.

Children in Lynchburg to receive free books thanks to Dolly Parton’s foundation. — WSET-TV.

Lynchburg students build robot that is exploring Antarctica. — WSET-TV.

Pittsylvania County teacher receives presidential award. — Danville Register and Bee.