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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