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

Politics:

Amherst County school board picks new superintendent. — Lynchburg News and Advance and WDBJ-TV.

Danville City Council to consider raising tax exemption for elderly and disabled. — Danville Register and Bee.

Roanoke County sets second meeting to discuss U.S. 460. — WDBJ-TV.

Henry County voter cards to allow electronic ID verification. — WSET-TV.

Boil water notice issued for Buchanan County. — WCYB-TV.

Brett Hall wins Republican nomination for Commonwealth’s Attorney in Wise County/Norton, defeats interim prosecutor. — WCYB-TV.

Economy:

Finalists announced for Gauntlet business competition in Vinton. — WSET-TV.

Covid:

UVA story shows another summer surge coming in Dan River Region. — Danville Register and Bee.

Culture:

Whiskey Myers plays Thursday in Salem — The Roanoke Times.

Government Mule, Trombone Shorty coming to Roanoke’s Elmwood Park. — The Roanoke Times.

Staunton River State Park pool closures for structural repairs. — South Boston News & Record.

Bluefield University celebrates 100 years. — WVVA-TV.