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🌱 How would 349 new homes reshape Elliston’s historic Fotheringay estate?
Also check out Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair on the Elliston Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- 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!)
- 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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📸 Around Elliston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elliston
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★ Featured events ★
- Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair →
Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1600 N Franklin St, Christiansburg
10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Family Paint Party →
Hanging Rock Tavern, 1790 Thompson Memorial Dr, Salem
6:00 pm - Montcalm at Eastern Montgomery →
Eastern Montgomery High School, 4695 Crozier Rd, Elliston
7:00 pm - Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
12:00 pm - In-Person Event: Introduction to State Government Contracting (SWaM & eVA) →
Skyward Studios, 37 W Main St Apt B, Christiansburg
12:00 pm - Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
4:00 pm - Auburn at Eastern Montgomery →
Eastern Montgomery High School, 4695 Crozier Rd, Elliston
7:00 pm - SWVA Pride Fest 2026 - "Celebrating 5 Years of Pride" →
Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem
12:00 pm - Craig County at Eastern Montgomery →
Eastern Montgomery High School, 4695 Crozier Rd, Elliston
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 9
📣 Elliston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting: ECPI University
Salem-Roanoke Chamber-Commerce, 5234 Airport Road, Roanoke
11:00 am - Chaney Enterprises Career Fair →
The Meadowbrook Center, 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville
3:00 pm - Level UP: Katie Beach - 5 Generations in the workplace
Salem-Roanoke Chamber-Commerce, 611 E Main St, Salem
8:30 am - Ribbon Cutting: Dragon's Tooth Dog Training
Salem-Roanoke Chamber-Commerce, 2119 Apperson Dr, Salem
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 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
- Grayson, Archer Ward (nrvnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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