Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
Botetourt County man sentenced to six years in U.S. Capitol riots case. — The Roanoke Times.
Culture:
Construction begins on statue for Lynchburg’s first African American mayor. — WSET-TV.
Education:
With parking at premium, Virginia Tech encouraging alternate transportation. — The Roanoke Times.
Economy:
With bankruptcy filing, AeroFarms to shift focus, energy to Danville-area vertical facility. — Danville Register & Bee.
Environment:
AEP Foundation donates new boat for Water Quality Monitoring Program. — WDBJ-TV.
Weather:
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