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Coffee in hand, Winchester? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Winchester-area roads will slow your commute next week?
  • What to expect when Colby Helms plays Bright Box Theater
  • Looking for a $23/hour hybrid job based in Winchester?

Also on today's calendar: Winchester City Council Candidate Forum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road Watch: Frederick Roads Face Lane Closures Next Week (thewinchestergazette.com) — Expect significant overnight lane closures on I-81 and key routes around Winchester and Frederick County from September 28 through October 2, including work on Route 7 between Ross Street and Burnt Factory Road. Drivers should plan for reduced speeds, flagger control, and changing traffic patterns on several major commuter corridors that many Winchester residents rely on daily.
   

• 'Young And Dumb' From Colby Helms Gives An Inside View Of Struggling With Addiction (wildfiremusic.net) — Singer-songwriter Colby T. Helms is bringing his deeply personal new song about addiction, "Young and Dumb," and material from his upcoming album to Winchester's Bright Box Theater on October 23. Raised in Southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills, Helms blends Appalachian storytelling with modern themes of loss, resilience, and survival on a fall tour that includes several Virginia stops.
   

• Digital Payments Operations Specialist - System One - Hybrid in Winchester, VA, US (dice.com) — A financial services employer is hiring a Digital Payments Operations Specialist for a hybrid role based in Winchester, offering $23 per hour and an 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. shift. If you have experience with wire transfers, fraud controls, and regulatory compliance, this contract position could be a solid local opportunity with benefits options.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This adorable little hummingbird couldn't figure out how to get out of here .
    It was heartbreaking to watch and he was getting exhausted. So I put some flowers and bright red objects on the steps so that he could see them. 10… (Nextdoor Millwood)
  • I hesitate posting this but I know there has to be a group of ladies out there that likes to get together and do "stuff".
    I'm just shy of 74 and I'm a good person and I do have some friends but they all have significant other, work, grandkids or whatever and I can rarely… (Nextdoor Frederick and Fortress)
  • Frederick County Virginia posted a job opening for Payroll Administrator in Winchester. Apply here.
  • Owens Corning, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Winchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 28 – October 2, 2026 (virginia.gov)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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