Mental health issues in schools rising; more . . .

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

Politics:

What Roanoke council candidates say about homelessness. — The Roanoke Times.

Danville City Councilman named to Small Business Commission. — WSET-TV.

In Montgomery County, school misinformation leads to debeate over First Amendment. — The Roanoke Times.

Economy:

City officials, mall owners looking at new uses for Danville Mall. — Danville Register and Bee.

As Mountain Valley Pipeline’s construction extended, concerns about pipeline’s integrity grows. — The Roanoke Times.

Education:

Three retiring from Radford school board; four running as shake-up looms. — The Roanoke Times.

Virginia Tech paleneontologists discuss dinosaur bones find in Africa. — The Roanoke Times.

Lynchburg-area schools cope with rise in mental health issues. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

University of Lynchburg sees $7.7 million in giving as fundraising continues growth. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Henry County schools agree to compensation study. — Martinsville Bulletin.

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