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Good morning Madison Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a new data center reshape life near Madison Heights?

Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass Concert: Nothin' Fancy & Little Mountain Boys and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial continued in accused husband's murder case in Amherst (newsadvance.com) — Residents near Madison Heights should know a proposed data center by the Town Center development and a related zoning application are moving through Amherst County, alongside a continued high-profile murder case. Recent Amherst Circuit Court actions, a local involuntary manslaughter plea, and drought-driven changes to the town's drinking water supply could all affect daily life and future growth around Madison Heights.
   

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  • VDOT and Towing Industry Partnership Improves Your TRIP
    Incentives help keep traffic moving on I-81 and across Virginia September 9, 2026 A commercial vehicle crash can disrupt traffic, but a Virginia… (Nextdoor )
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Madison Heights. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Madison Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg City Council debates flock camera resolutions again days after special meeting (wset.com)
  • University of Lynchburg president reflects, looks ahead on first year in role (wdbj7.com)
  • Lynchburg Field Notes: Symphony launches new season with largest orchestra yet (cardinalnews.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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