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How would 349 new homes reshape Elliston's historic Fotheringay estate? Also on today's calendar: Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees. Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 58. Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot! 📰 News we're reading • Up to 349 Homes Proposed for Historic Elliston Estate, Rezoning Decision Pending (theroanokestar.com ) — A major rezoning proposal could bring up to 349 new homes to the historic Fotheringay estate behind Eastern Montgomery High and Elementary schools in Elliston, with the decision still pending. County planners are weighing two development options, one tied to potential school-adjacent land purchase, while residents raise concerns about traffic, flooding, and school capacity. No final timeline has been announced.
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Thursday September 17 Family Paint Party → Friday September 18 Montcalm at Eastern Montgomery → Sunday September 20 Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. → Wednesday September 23 In-Person Event: Introduction to State Government Contracting (SWaM & eVA) → Friday September 25 Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival → Auburn at Eastern Montgomery → Saturday September 26 SWVA Pride Fest 2026 - "Celebrating 5 Years of Pride" → Friday October 9 Craig County at Eastern Montgomery → 📣 Elliston Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby Tuesday September 15 Ribbon Cutting: ECPI University Wednesday September 16 Chaney Enterprises Career Fair → Thursday September 17 Level UP: Katie Beach - 5 Generations in the workplace Ribbon Cutting: Dragon's Tooth Dog Training Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself ! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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Elwood Staffing Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Final Quality Inspector in Salem. Apply here. Quest Diagnostics posted a job opening for Medical Courier Part-Time (Weekend) in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elliston here. 🗞 Nearby News Salem
Olde Salem Days draws crowds, over 300 vendors to downtown Salem (wdbj7.com ) Trails, Greenways and Scenery in Salem, VA (blueridgeoutdoors.com ) Salem native PJ George is 'super grateful' for his role with Old Crow Medicine Show (cardinalnews.org ) Christiansburg
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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