Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Appeals court halts bond hearing for former Roanoke council Robert Jeffrey, pending full review. — The Roanoke Times.
Franklin County superintendent to leave job. — The Roanoke Times.
Former Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Nelson County, endorses Democrat Abigail Spanberger. — The Washington Post.
Roanoke County supervisors add airport funding to list of legislative priorities. — WSLS-TV.
President Biden signs measure on student loans authored by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia. — WSET-TV.
Economy:
Company proposes to acquire Bassett Furniture. — Martinsville Bulletin.
Citizen group pushes to halt open burning at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. — Virginia Mercury.
Kroger begins effort to eliminate single-use plastic bags. — Virginia Business.
U.S. Army orders $107 million worth of night goggles from Roanoke company. — WDBJ-TV.
Downtown Lynchburg YMCA to get multi-million dollar remodel. — WSLS-TV.
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