Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Danville hiring more economic development, tourism staff to handle increased workload. — Danville Register and Bee.
Six candidates seeking three seats on Ridgeway town council; one is 18. — Martinsville Bulletin.
County planners to consider expanding permitted uses of RVs and campgrounds. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian.
Economy:
Lynchburg non-profit runs internship program for high school students to explore careers. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Availability of contractors blamed as Starbucks opening pushed back. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian.
Roanoke tears down old hotel that had become eyesore; to become greenspace. — WSLS-TV.
Education:
Radford University sees enrollment decrease but freshman GPA rises. — WSET-TV. See background story: “Some colleges are seeing lowest enrollment in 30 years.”
Concerns grow over bus delays in Roanoke; blamed on shortage of drivers. — WDBJ-TV.
Culture:
New state funding could help mussels make a comeback. — Virginia Mercury.
Moton Museum in Farmville could be nominated for World Heritage site. — Farmville Herald.
Roanoke group hopes to inspire interest in the dulcimer. — WDBJ-TV.