Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Bristol, Tenn. sues Bristol, Virginia over stinky landfill. — WJHL-TV.
Lynchburg City Council advances measure to raise pay for part-time and hourly workers. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Norfolk planners OK temporary casino. Developer could get license July 20; would take six months to get up and running, which would make Norfolk the second casino in the state, following Hard Rock Casino in Bristol, which is slated to open a temporary facility July 8. — Virignia Business.
Franklin County names new director of tourism and marketing. — Franklin News Post.
Housing remains big concern for Bath County planners. — The Recorder.
Patrick County creates new position — coordinator of recreation/tourism. — The Enterprise.
Roanoke sets gun buyback event. — WDBJ-TV.
Economy:
New bear at Beale’s brewery in Bedford mocks Putin, raises money for Ukraine. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Education:
Architects propose non-traditional design for new Halifax high school. — South Boston News & Record.
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