Gold embedded in quartz from the Buckingham Vein. Courtesy of Aston Bay.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:

Politics:

Council candidate in Rocky Mount files assault charge against assistant town manager. — The Roanoke Times.

Landfill lawsuit legal bills top $1.2 million. — Bristol Herald Courier.

Three new I-81 projects in Southwest Virginia get underway. — Bristol Herald Courier.

Blacksburg looking at “high density” student housing amendment. — The Roanoke Times.

Virginia to add electric vehicle charging stations along I-81 and I-77. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Halifax Town Council to take up comprehensive plan vote that includes solar farm provision. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian.

Draft report by state workgroup says gold mine would pose “serious threat” to Buckingham County. — The Farmville Herald. (For back story on why there’s gold in Buckingham County, see our previous story “Below the James, under the earth.”)

Economy:

Senior vice president retires from BWXT in Lynchburg. — Lynchburg News and Advance.

Auto parts manufacturer in Botetourt County achieves “zero waste” status. — WDBJ-TV.

Health care:

Covid cases decline but could reverse. — Danville Register and Bee.

Culture:

FloydFest attempts to address residents’ concerns about new site. — The Roanoke Times.

Restored rock road sign in Halifax County dates back to time of George Washington. — Halifax Gazette-Virginian.