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.“