🌱 Why Buchanan chose a total ban on data centers

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Buchanan chose a total ban on data centers

Also on today's calendar: Confessions of a Colorholic and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm or two; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 68.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Where the Data Centers Could Go (roanokerambler.com subscription) — Buchanan is highlighted for having a total local ban on data centers, placing the town firmly on the cautious side of Virginia’s fast-growing data center boom. The piece explains how nearby Roanoke and Botetourt weigh huge tax windfalls against concerns over water, power, noise, and long-term economic risks, offering context for Buchanan’s stricter stance.
   

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📸 Around Buchanan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buchanan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1

• Rock-A-Bye Reader →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19

• FREE MOVIE →
  Buchanan VA
  8:00 pm

Thursday September 24

• Homecoming Parade
  James River High School Buchanan, VA 24066
  6:00 pm

Friday September 25

• Homecoming Tail Gate
  James River High School Buchanan, VA 24066
  5:00 pm

Saturday September 26

• SnareFest Featuring Billboard Country Hitmaker Buddy Jewell and More! →
  15709 Lee Highway, Buchanan
• Homecoming Dance
  James River High School Buchanan, VA 24066
  7:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• Confessions of a Colorholic →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18

• NSA Super World Adult Slow Pitch Championship →
  Botetourt Sports Complex, 160 Preston Parkway, Troutville
  8:00 am
• GRES Fun Run PK/K/1st
  Greenfield Elementary School Troutville, VA 24175
  8:15 am
• Family Movie Night & Camp Out
  Colonial Elementary School Blue Ridge, VA 24064
  6:00 pm
• Movie Night
  Breckinridge Elementary School Fincastle, VA 24090
  6:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Cross Country (A) - Clash with the Titans - Hidden Valley HS - 8:30
  Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Virginia Department of Transportation posted a job opening for E2550 - Operator Emergency CDL Wage in Buchanan. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Closing Team Members-Food Service/ Food Prep in Troutville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

• Political science major named VFIC presidential scholar (newsadvance.com)
• Bedford Get Together continues work on Elk's Home Christmas display (pmg-va.com)
• Stray kitten in Bedford County tests positive for rabies, 3 people getting treatment (wset.com)

Vinton

• John Williamson III Purchases 500 Shares of RGC Resources (NASDAQ:RGCO) Stock (insidertrades.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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