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

Politics:

Lack of state budget stalls Lynchburg school’s fiscal year 2023 plans. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Pittsylvania County will now search nationally for new county administrator. — Chatham Star Tribune.

New firm tapped in do-over of Pittsylvania County assessments. — Danville Register and Bee.

Virginia gets $5.5 million for cleaning up brownfields; sites in Appalachia, Blackstone and Emporia among those slated to receive funds. — Virginia Mercury.

Roanoke mayor and council member question fellow council member’s spending. — The Roanoke Times.

Residents weigh in on future roads, land use in Bonsack section of Roanoke County. — The Roanoke Times.

Economy:

Lakefront development approved by Franklin County Board of Supervisors. — The Roanoke Times.

Education:

University of Lynchburg celebrates 119th commencement. — Lynchburg News and Advance and WDBJ-TV.

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