Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Bedford County names deputy county administrator. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Lynchburg hires diversity, equity and inclusion specialist. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Botetourt County approves new zoning district for I-81 Exit 150 area. — WDBJ-TV.
Economy:
Improvements coming to Wilson Street in Danville’s River District. — Danville Register and Bee.
Downtown Roanoke apartments sell for $14.6 million. — Virginia Business.
Roanoke Days Inn sells for $3 million. — Virginia Business.
Danville Quality Inn sells for nearly $5 million. — Virginia Business.
Education:
Emory & Henry College announces campaign to raise $25 million. — Bristol Herald Courier.
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Culture:
New Taubman Museum exhibit features European masterworks, including works by Monet, Rembrandt and Renoir. — WDBJ-TV.
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