Here’s a round-up of top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Roanoke has plan to spend millions on affordable housing; public input sought. — The Roanoke Times.
Campbell County seeks to name part of U.S. 501 after late judge. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
House and Senate pass their respective budgets. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Bristol group to monitor air quality from city’s stinky landfill. — WCYB-TV.
Economy:
Halifax County supervisors approve 80-megawatt solar facility. — South Boston News & Record.
Chatham eyes cemetery tourism. — Chatham Star-Tribune.
Education:
Bedford County school board member charged with assault and battery after confrontation with former tenant; says he has no regrets. — WSLS-TV.
Former Montgomery County superintendent repays amount stipulated in agreement. — The Roanoke Times.
Montgomery County School Board raises funding request after state error on funding. — The Roanoke Times.
Lynchburg School Board discusses plan to boost employee pay. — Lynchburg News and Advance.
Danville Community College launches new CDL program. — WDBJ-TV.
Culture:
Construction underway for Danville’s first splash pad. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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