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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