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Published 19 hours agoVolunteer firefighter numbers have declined across the U.S. In Blacksburg, college students help fill the ranks.
Factors contributing to recruitment challenges include increased time demands, more rigorous training requirements and the proliferation of two-income families whose members do not have time to volunteer.
Cardinal News
Published September 28Luna Innovations completes sale to private equity firm
The Blacksburg-based tech company had faced financial troubles and civil litigation stemming from accounting errors that prevented it from filing quarterly and annual reports.
Town of Christiansburg
Published 7 hours ago
Crews Are Working to Repair a Water Main Break on Huff Heritage Ln.
Crews are currently working to repair a water main break on Huff Heritage Ln. near Kitty Ln.
Cardinal News
Published September 29Effort for new fire station in Rich Creek progresses, to stop aging facility from becoming ‘part of the disaster’
Small fire departments like the one in the Giles County town have to get creative to pay for infrastructure projects.
Cardinal News
Published September 24Radford leaders applaud TripStop project at a crucial time for revenue opportunities
The travel center will be located off Interstate 81 at Exit 105.