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Morning Winchester! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Winchester pursuit of wanted fugitive ends in arrest after multi-county chase
  • What could the Winchester Gateway data center denial mean for residents?
  • How a new hydrogen drone plant could reshape jobs in Winchester

Also on today's calendar: Mix It Up Sports Presents Live Combat Sports and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A multi-jurisdictional chase ends with the arrest of a Culpeper man (theriver953.com) — Winchester police first spotted wanted fugitive Daniel Quinn on Berryville Avenue, sparking a multi-jurisdictional chase that moved from Interstate 81 through Frederick and Fauquier counties. Winchester officers later obtained several warrants, including felony eluding, while state and county agencies continued the pursuit, used spike strips, and ultimately arrested Quinn without injuries or major damage to law enforcement vehicles.
   

2. Planning Commission recommends denial of Winchester Gateway data center (nvdaily.com) — Frederick County's Planning Commission has unanimously recommended denying the Winchester Gateway data center complex just south of Winchester and backed an ordinance to remove data centers from all county zoning districts. Both the permit and zoning changes now go to the Board of Supervisors, with public hearings set for Sept. 23 that could shape future data center development around Winchester.
   

3. Heven AeroTech Opens Hydrogen UAS Facility in Virginia (executivebiz.com) — A hydrogen-powered drone manufacturer, Heven AeroTech, has opened a 56,000-square-foot production facility in Winchester, creating its first East Coast manufacturing site. The plant will build the company's Z1 drones, serve as a model for future locations nationwide, and is expected to drive new local hiring in manufacturing, quality, operations, and supply chain roles.
   

4. Apple Blossom Donates $4K to Patsy Cline Theater Renovation (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester residents will see progress toward renovating the historic Patsy Cline Theater at John Handley High School, thanks to a $4,000 gift from the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The donation buys a named row of seats and supports the Winchester Education Foundation's Community Comfort Campaign, which invites locals and businesses to sponsor seats or contribute online to upgrade seating and carpeting.
   

5. NSVRC puts $4.2 million on table for rural health care (nvdaily.com) — Regional planners are offering $4.2 million to expand rural health care in nearby Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page counties, all within the Northern Shenandoah Valley region that includes Winchester. Local nonprofits, health systems, and community groups can apply by Sept. 18 for projects like mobile clinics or telehealth that improve access, potentially benefiting Winchester-area residents who rely on regional providers.
   

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    Friday September 4
  • First Friday at Eugene B. Smith Gallery →
    Eugene B. Smith Gallery
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Champagne Saturday
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber 450 Green Spring Rd, Winchester, VA 22603
    12:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • Division Holiday
    Winchester , VA 22601
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber 407 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Small Business Freedom Alliance
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber West Oaks Farm Market 4305 Middle Road Winchester, VA 22602 (540) 539-8175
    7:30 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • School Board Visit to FDES
    Winchester , VA 22601
    8:30 am
  • SING - Senior Interest Networking Group
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Airport Business Center 491 Airport Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 (540) 450-5756
    8:45 am
  • School Board Visit to DMIS
    Winchester , VA 22601
    9:45 am
  • Hob Nob in the Valley 2026
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Chilly Hollow Brewing Company 669 Chilly Hollow Rd Berryville, VA 22611
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • From Winchester to Country Radio: Hometown Artist Chris Darlington Makes History —Kerri Mariano Read on Patch
  • Is there any place in Winchester that sells bulk spices, by the pound?
    I'm thinking particularly of turmeric... Thanks! (Nextdoor Winchester City West)
  • The Kraft Heinz Company posted a job opening for Capri Filler Operator-8 in Winchester. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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