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

Politics:

Former Montgomery County superintendent has received payments since firing. — The Roanoke Times.

Economy:

Duck Donuts to open in Lynchburg. — Lynchburg News and Advance and WSET-TV.

Union workers go on strike at General Dynamics in Marion. — Bristol Herald Courier.

Job growth stalls across region. — South Boston News & Record.

Digital cider trail opens in Virginia. — WCYB-TV.

Education:

Virginia Tech business school dean retires; interim named. — Virginia Business.

Pulaski County creates fund to raise money for state championship rings for track team. — Southwest Times.

Pittsylvania County schools working to digitize maps for first responders. — WSLS-TV.

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