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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.
   

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