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In today's newsletter:

• How a massive data center could tap water near Glenvar.

Also on today's calendar: SWVA Pride Fest 2026 - "Celebrating 5 Years of Pride" and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and cool with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Democrats Find a Crack in the Tech Industry's NDA Armor (roanokerambler.com) — A proposed hyperscale data center at Wood Haven would rely on water from the Spring Hollow Reservoir near Glenvar, which currently operates well below capacity. Governor Spanberger's new transparency order has forced local authorities to reveal the project's details, including that the developer must pay for all utility upgrades, while residents await environmental studies and political fallout over secrecy and resource use.
   

📸 Around Glenvar

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glenvar

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Glenvar Highlanders vs Martinsville Bulldogs →
  Highlander Stadium, 4549 Malus Dr, Salem
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Snack Buddy Drive
  Salem Civic Center; Grand Home Furnishings Tanglewood; Vinton Farmers Market Stage Salem: Salem Civic Center Roanoke County: Grand Home Furnishings Tanglewood Vinton: Vinton Farmers Market Stage
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• SWVA Pride Fest 2026 - "Celebrating 5 Years of Pride" →
  Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Ribbon Cutting: Salem Montessori School
  Salem-Roanoke Chamber-Commerce, 101 Corporate Blvd., Salem
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• "Weird Al" Yankovic at Salem Civic Center →
  Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem
  7:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Glenvar Highlanders vs James River Knights →
  Highlander Stadium, 4549 Malus Dr, Salem
  7:00 pm

📣 Glenvar Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 24
• Train →
  Star City Canine Training Club Building, 1860 Apperson Drive, Salem
  9:00 am
• Board of Zoning Appeals →
  Council Chambers, Salem
  4:00 pm
• Beginner Level 1 Obedience – Thursdays, 5 PM →
  Star City Canine Training Club Building, 1860 Apperson Drive, Salem
  5:00 pm
• Puppy Kindergarten – Thursdays, 6:30 PM →
  Star City Canine Training Club Building, 1860 Apperson Drive, Salem
  6:30 pm
• Salem High School Volleyball vs Patrick Henry →
  400 Spartan Dr, Salem
  7:15 pm
• Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour →
  Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke
  7:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Salem

• Foley appointed to Salem City Council (salemtimes-register.com)
• Salem's first State of the City highlights regional unity, future growth (wsls.com)
• DAR presents Constitution gifts to Fort Lewis students (salemtimes-register.com)

Cave Spring

• HCA Virginia plans freestanding emergency room in Hollins, air ambulance in Danville (wsls.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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