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🌱 Why a travel writer calls Buchanan a forgotten gem worth rediscovering

Buchanan, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Buchanan? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a travel writer calls Buchanan a forgotten gem worth rediscovering
  • Where and when Buchanan’s Independence Day parade and fireworks happen

Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Historic Small Towns in Virginia That Time Forgot (myfamilytravels.com) — Buchanan gets spotlighted as a “forgotten gem,” praised for its James River setting, mountain views, and historic main street that rewards slow exploring. The writer highlights the swinging pedestrian bridge, canal and railroad history, and small-town character, putting Buchanan alongside other overlooked historic Virginia towns worth a day trip before they’re “rediscovered.”
   

• Fourth of July/America 250 events in our hometowns (wdbj7.com) — Buchanan residents can look forward to an Independence Day parade and fireworks as part of a wider slate of America 250 celebrations across Southwest and Central Virginia. The roundup highlights where and when nearby communities, from Fincastle to Roanoke and Lynchburg, are marking the Fourth, helping you plan a full weekend of patriotic outings close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Heavy Equipment Operator in Buchanan. Apply here.
  • Lingo Staffing posted a job opening for Production Assemblers in Daleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blue Ridge

Bedford

  • Martha's Giant Flag Cake Served 250 Guests—Here's How to Make It Yourself (marthastewart.com)
  • Two hospitalized after motor-vehicle crash in Bedford County Monday (wsls.com)

Ok Buchanan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Buchanan

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