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.