Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Controversial “pray for peace” T-shirts still in play beyond Montgomery County. — The Roanoke Times.
New Bedford police chief begins role. — Lynchburg News and Advance and WDBJ-TV.
Bedford fire chief appointed to state job. — WDBJ-TV.
Prince Edward County supervisor, a 21-year veteran, killed in car crash. — Farmville Herald.
Pulaski County supervisors resigns due to move. — Southwest Times.
Business owner wants Danville to declare an Arts and Theater district. — Chatham Star Tribune.
Economy:
Metal Rain Tanks moves business from Houston to Martinsville. — Martinsville Bulletin.
Hard Rock Casino debuts sportsbook app in Virginia. — Bristol Herald Courier and Kingsport Times-News.
New news website Bristol Now coming to Bristol. — Bristol Now.
Lynchburg restaurant to pay $200,000 in overtime wage investigation. — WSET-TV.
Covid:
Covid cases rise in Halifax County. — South Boston News & Record.
Virginia Department of Health to retire four covid dashboards. — Chatham Star Tribune.