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Buchanan, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Buchanan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what a Town of Buchanan lot just sold for
  • How fast will Shentel’s new Buchanan fiber really go?

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy with a shower; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 53. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Botetourt County Land Transfers for September 2026 (fincastleherald.com) — Botetourt County has released its September 2026 land transfer records, including a $246,000 sale of a Town of Buchanan lot from My Big Why to Zachary Spickard. The list details dozens of other residential, commercial, and gift-deed transactions, offering a snapshot of current property values and development trends across the county.
   

• ISP Roundup: Kinetic marks a milestone, Stimulus sets up shop in Bonanza (bbcmag.com) — Residents and businesses in Buchanan can now access Shentel’s upgraded fiber-to-the-home network, offering residential speeds up to 8 Gbps and business speeds up to 100 Gbps. The build currently reaches about 1,000 locations in Buchanan and Botetourt County, aiming to support future growth, remote work, and local commerce with faster, more reliable internet service.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Troutville. Apply here.
  • New Belgium Brewing posted a job opening for Mechanical Technician in Daleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • World's best disc golfers return to Bedford County October 15–18 (pmg-va.com)
  • School Board holds public hearing held on redistricing (pmg-va.com)
  • FBI Director Kash Patel visits Liberty University (wset.com)

Vinton

  • Town of Vinton to implement traffic calming measures for E. Cleveland Ave. and S. Poplar Street intersection (wsls.com)

Ok Buchanan! 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: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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