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• Dairy Queen closes in Madison Heights as 7 Brew plans move forward (wset.com) — Madison Heights residents are losing their longtime Dairy Queen, but a new 7 Brew coffee drive‑thru is already in the planning pipeline for the same Amherst County site. County planning and zoning officials say the 7 Brew proposal is under review, with no construction timeline yet. Locals who relied on the DQ drive‑thru can expect more updates as approvals move forward.
• Bridge repair project adds pedestrian walkway that ends at Amherst County line (wdbj7.com) — A major repair of the John Lynch Memorial Bridge has added a new pedestrian walkway that now reaches the Amherst County line, improving safety for people already walking between Amherst and Lynchburg. Officials plan to eventually connect the path to Riveredge Park and Amherst's expanding trail system, promising better recreational access and a more walkable link for local commuters and families.
• Nelson sheriff's town hall Oct. 8 to focus on Flock cameras (newsadvance.com) — Nelson County's sheriff is hosting an October 8 town hall to hear residents' questions and concerns about Flock license plate reader cameras, the same technology already in use near Madison Heights. Amherst-area readers who shop or commute through Nelson and Lynchburg may want to attend or follow the discussion, as regional decisions on these cameras could influence future use closer to home.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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