A line of flags flying near a stone monument at Veterans Memorial Park in Franklin County
Veterans Memorial Park sits on the outskirts of Rocky Mount. It features a large obelisk listing the names of members of the military who have died during the United States’ numerous wars, including the Civil War. Photo by Lindsey Hull.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:

Politics:

Proposed monument to Black troops in the Civil War hits an impasse in Rocky Mount. — The Roanoke Times (paywall). [Read Cardinal’s coverage of the project that is bringing the monument to Rocky Mount.]

Public meeting on transportation along U.S. 221 in Forest set for Sept. 12. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Economy:

Internet outages caused by hunters, Firefly Fiber officials warn. — The Charlotte Gazette (paywall).

Vinton seeks hotel builder. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).

Bristol housing authority receives $500,000 planning grant. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).

Tazewell County awarded 4 flood study grants. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph (paywall).

Weather:

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