Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Two former election officials file federal lawsuit against Nottoway County, saying they were wrongfully fired. — Virginia Mercury
Building debate is at center of Rocky Mount town council race. — The Roanoke Times.
Input sought on U.S. 460, Price’s Fork connector in Montgomery County. — The Roanoke Times.
New York Times columnist Jamelle Boule speaks at Randolph College. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Roanoke County wins award for Reimagine 419 plan. — WSLS-TV.
Roanoke-Blacksburg airport wins award for sign and lighting project. — WSLS-TV.
Economy:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin expected to make economic development announcement in Halifax County on Tuesday. — Halifax Gazette-Viriginian and South Boston News & Record.
Education:
New diagnostic medical sonography program launches at Southwest Virginia Community College. — WCYB-TV.
Health care:
Covid cases dropping in Dan River region but winter could see rebound. — Danville Register and Bee.
Culture:
Groundbreaking held for renovations to Moyer Sports Complex in Salem. — WDBJ-TV.
Grayson County successful in VHSL realignment appeal; will stay in Mountain Empire District. Three Rivers District would have doubled travel costs. — WDBJ-TV.