Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Economy:
Danville receives Main Street grant. — Chatham Star Tribune.
Halifax sets public hearing on solar project permit. — South Boston News & Record.
Bath County to decide on child care center next month. — The Recorder. [Cardinal’s Grace Mamon wrote about the shortage of child care in Bath County and other rural areas. Read more here.]
Politics:
Youngkin launching push for Virginia GOP congressional candidates. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Health:
Mobile clinic to improve health care access across the Roanoke area. — WSET-TV.
Culture:
Mendota Trail to celebrate completion of 2.5 more miles Friday. — Bristol Herald Courier.
“Dopesick” author to speak at Abingdon library Sunday. — Kingsport Times-News.
Roanoke County to expand Read Mountain Preserve. — The Roanoke Times.
Education:
Prince Edward County schools need repairs. Which projects take priority? — The Farmville Herald. [Cardinal’s Amy Trent wrote about Prince Edward’s school funding woes this spring. Read more here.]