Roanoke groups get $550,000 to combat gun-related crime; more . . .

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

Politics:

Three Roanoke groups get grants totalling $550,000 to combat gun-related violence. — The Roanoke Times and WDBJ-TV and WSLS-TV and WSET-TV.

Lynchburg city manager looks back on first year in office. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Economy:

Canadian company now owns nearly 5,000 acres in Buckingham County for gold prospecting. — Farmville Herald.

Pilot program could help solve Charlotte County’s housing problem. — The Charlotte Gazette.

Ballad Health names five to leadership posts. — Bristol Now

Culture:

Roanoke County starts shuttle to McAfee Knob. — The Roanoke Times and WSET-TV (For background on the crowded parking there, see this previous story on Cardinal News.)