Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Lynchburg City Council cuts business tax for some. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Lynchburg City Council approves master plan for College Park. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Printer takes responsibility for incorrect info sent to some voters. — Virginia Mercury.
Virginia Supreme Court orders further review of South Hill document case. — South Boston News & Record.
Councilman, mayoral candidate in Independence passes away. — The Galax Gazette.
Bristol landfill cleanup expected to cost $30 million. — Bristol Herald Courier.
Economy:
Electric co-operative announces five solar projects, four of them in Virginia — in Pittsylvania County, Rockbridge County, Shenandoah County, Richmond County. — Virginia Mercury. (Background story: See ‘Is Virginia at a solar crossroads?‘)
Planning for Clarksville’s new data center goes forward. — The Mecklenburg Sun.
Education:
Roanoke Valley schools taking wait-and-see approach on governor’s policy on trans students. — The Roanoke Rambler.
Lynchburg schools receive nearly $10 million to purchase 25 zero-emission school buses. — WSET-TV.
Weather:
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