Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Economy:
South Boston planners endorse solar project. — South Boston News & Record.
Health care:
Sentara will build new hospital in South Boston. — South Boston News & Record.
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Culture:
FloydFest 2023 is cancelled, after environmental permit problems. — The Roanoke Times.
Richard Dillard, poet and longtime Hollins University writing professor, dies at 85. — The Roanoke Times.
Library in Brookneal seeks artist for mural. — WSET-TV.
Weather:
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