Merrimac
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Cardinal News
September 30Volunteer 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.
Community Groups & Organizations
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.
Transportation
Cardinal News
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.
Local Business
Pumpkin Splash Patch
Join us for our 6th annual floating pumpkin patch on October 9 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center!
Events
Road Closure on Depot St. NW Beginning Sept. 24
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 24, crews will be conducting a water service install at 403 Depot St. NW. The work will take place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day.
Transportation
Photo of the Year Contest
This year, the Town of Christiansburg is excited to relaunch the Photo of the Year Contest with a new twist. This year’s theme, “My Dream Public Art,” invites creatives to reimagine local spaces through art and photography.
Creatives & ArtsIn and around Merrimac
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Merrimac by the numbers
- Area
- 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 43.7
- Households
- 1,492
- Persons per household
- 1.7
- Median household income
- $53,611