Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Six-way race to decide four council seats in Radford. — The Roanoke Times.
Two challengers say they oppose reversion; if they win, Martinsville city council will have majority against giving up city charter. — The Martinsville Bulletin.
Candidate town hall in Lynchburg on Monday. — WSET-TV.
Bedford supervisors hear plan for the former Montvale Elementary School. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Economy:
Martinsville is a manufacturing powerhouse. — The Martinsville Bulletin.
Pittslyvania farm uses sheep to control vegetation at solar farm. — Chatham Star-Tribune. For more on the solar boom across Southside, see this background story.
Rural Americans don’t have access to health care; founder of company reopening hospital in Patrick County writes an op-ed about why he’s doing it. — Newsweek.
Education:
Southwest Virginia educator suggest room for improvement on standardized tests. — The Roanoke Times.
Colonial Elementary in Botetourt County mourns death of teacher. — WSLS-TV.
So far this year, George Washington High School has reported 10 assault cases to Danville police. — Danville Register and Bee.
Randolph College unveils marker to former professor who was active in suffrage movement. — WSET-TV.
Narrows residents upset at possibility that Giles County might close Narrows High School. — WVVA-TV.
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