Burruss Hall at Virginia Tech. Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech.

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

Politics:

Virginians will soon lose temporary COVID food, medical aid. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

DEQ grants advance Radford’s potential foundry project. — Radford News-Journal.

Education:

Virginia Tech considering whether to raise tuition, fees. — The Roanoke Times.

Virginia Tech responds to Amazon headquarters delay. — The Roanoke Times.

Economy:

Does Virginia’s renewable future have space for alternative forms of gas? — Virginia Mercury.

More on South Boston Speedway exploring options to sell venue. — The (Halifax) Gazette-Virginian and (South Boston) News & Record.

Weather:

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