Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
General Assembly slated to return June 1, with budget expected by then. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Martinsville, Henry County argue over legal fees in reversion. — WSET-TV.
Chatham Mayor Will Pace won’t seek re-election. — Chatham Star Tribune.
Economy:
Second passenger to Roanoke to start service in July. — WDBJ-TV.
New lofts, business moving into renovated historic building in downtown Lynchburg. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Power bills will rise as solar projects go online. — Martinsville Bulletin.
Southwest Virginia Economic Forum will be Wednesday at UVA Wise. — Bristol Herald Courier.
Education:
Andrew Lewis Middle School principal named top middle school principal in state. — The Roanoke Times.
Mecklenburg County schools receive Microsoft grant for food truck career and technical education program. — The Mecklenburg Sun.
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Culture:
Rooster Walk returns after pandemic. — Martinsville Bulletin.