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🌱 How could a new data center reshape land near Exit 47?

Marion, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Marion! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a new data center reshape land near Exit 47?
  • See how Marion’s Scarlet Hurricanes dominated Richlands in tournament play.

Also on today's calendar: C3 Recovery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Virginia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Citizen files court complaint trying to upend Smyth's data center zoning regulations (swvatoday.com) — A Marion resident’s court complaint is challenging Smyth County’s new data center zoning rules, just as a developer tests town-owned land near Exit 47 for a possible project. Marion Town Council is staying quiet until plans are firm, but any data center there would still face county hearings and special-use permit conditions that could shape noise, traffic, and neighborhood impacts.
   

• Pioneers down Tazewell (swvatoday.com) — Marion High’s Scarlet Hurricanes volleyball team swept Richlands in the Southwest District tournament semifinals, powered by strong setting from Macie Hanshew and balanced hitting. The win keeps Marion in the postseason hunt and highlights standout performances from several players as they push toward a potential regional run.
   

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  • Ingles Markets Inc posted a job opening for 503 Floor Cleaning Clerk PT in Marion. Apply here.
  • Ampacity posted a job opening for Lineman - Telecom in Chilhowie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chilhowie

  • Smyth County considers permit for second battery energy storage facility (swvatoday.com)

Tazewell

  • Early voting numbers keep growing in Mercer, Tazewell (bdtonline.com)
  • Women's addiction recovery residence set to open in Tazewell County by the end of the year (cardinalnews.org)
  • Griffith Announces More Than $2.1 Million DOT Public Safety Grant to Tazewell County (bdtonline.com)

Ok Marion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marion

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