Here are some of the top headlines from around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Water authority to spend $13.5 million to remove ‘forever chemical’ from Spring Hollow Reservoir. — The Roanoke Times.
Bedford supervisors deny rezoning that would have allowed new subdivision. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Lynchburg planners unanimously recommend Dearington neighborhood plan. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Amherst Town Council appoints interim member. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Tensions high on Nottoway electoral board. — Blackstone Courier-Record.
Two vie for Rocky Mount mayor. — Franklin News-Post.
Economy:
Tourism survey reveals positives and negatives about Dan River region. — Danville Register and Bee.
Coal show exhibitors say business is booming. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
Bristol Casino grossed $14.3 million in August. — WJHL-TV.
Education:
Amherst County schools roll out electric buses. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Virginia schools among top in country to use solar energy. — Richmond Times-Dispatch. (See background story: “A 10-year pipeline of solar jobs in coal country?“)
Nottoway school board bucks superintendent, reinstates Weekday Religious Education. — Blackstone Courier-Record.
Martinsville schools to perform mental health assessments on students. — WSLS-TV.