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

Politics:

Candidates running in Democratic primary for City Council nominations to appear at forum on Thursday. — The Roanoke Times.

Youngkin not giving up on gas tax holiday, Commanders stadium. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Pulaski Town Council donates two parcels for 3D printed homes. — Southwest Times. (Background story: “3D-printed homes being built in Pulaski County.”

Economy:

Boeing partners with Virginia Tech on veterans center in Northern Virginia. — Virginia Business and Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Lynchburg opens solar power education facility. — WDBJ-TV.

Education:

Central Virginia Community College sees rise in CDL program popularity. — WDBJ-TV.

Health care:

Covid cases and hospitalization rising in Dan River Region but models pull back on severity. — Danville Register and Bee.

President of VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Boston announces retirement. — South Boston News & Record.

Culture:

Landowners can apply for special elk-hunting license. — WCYB-TV. (Background story: “Virginia’s expanding elk herd is a tourist draw.