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

Economy:

In “extremely close call,” Pittsylvania County loses out on 8,100-job Hyundai battery factory. — Danville Register and Bee.

Roanoke-based Agenacare Housecalls expands to Lynchburg. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Uptown real estate market is hotter than ever. — Martinsville Bulletin.

Education:

In Roanoke, newly-arrived students learn English, new culture. — The Roanoke Times.

Montgomery County School Board sets $240,000 salary for next superintendent. — The Roanoke Times.

Tunstall High School robotics team wins state honors. — Danville Register and Bee.

Randolph College graduates. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

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COVID:

Roanoke and Roanoke County back up to “high” level of transmission. — WDBJ-TV.

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