Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Lynchburg City Council adopts youth curfew as “test” to address juvenile crime. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Rep. Bob Good introduces bill that could rename VA clinic after Desmond Doss. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Failed vote on capital improvement plan leaves Lynchburg’s budget unbalanced and mayor “disappointed” in council. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Democrat Misty Dawn challenging Republican Del. Joe McNamara. — The Roanoke Times.
Sports:
Big Ten’s vacated TV slots on ABC-ESPN an opportunity for ACC football. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Public safety:
Law enforcement officials tout investigative network, announce new regional ballistics lab in Salem. — The Roanoke Times.
Culture:
New mural in downtown Roanoke celebrates Blue Ridge region. — WDBJ-TV.
Splashpad to open Sunday in Abingdon. — Bristol Herald Courier.
Boating safety stressed as season opens at Smith Mountain Lake. — The Roanoke Times.
Weather:
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