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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