“We really haven’t heard anything else from the governor’s office or the legislature, and that may happen any day, we don’t know,” said Mayor David Horton.
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A small patch could save lives from fentanyl overdoses and become a platform for other medical uses, Virginia Tech researchers say
The device, which detects the powerful opioid and releases an antidote, has been tested in mice, with use in humans at least four years away.
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From dais, Radford City Council member urges voters to oppose abortion, same sex marriage and felon voting rights ballot questions
“Being a man of faith, a believer in Jesus Christ, but by no means a sinless man, I feel compelled to comment on these amendments,” Guy Wohlford said.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Volunteer 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.
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Effort 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.
Posted inNew River Valley
Luna 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.
Posted inCulture
‘Dolly Parton Day’ boosts beloved singer’s Imagination Library
More than 31,000 children under age 5 across Southwest and Southside Virginia receive free books each month through the program.
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Radford leaders applaud TripStop project at a crucial time for revenue opportunities
The travel center will be located off Interstate 81 at Exit 105.
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Floyd County high school students step up to preserve homes in their community, where many need repairs
They use hands-on skills while experiencing the importance of helping others, said teacher Ross Snead.
Posted inEducation
Interviews for Virginia Tech’s next president to take place in coming weeks
The search committee is seeking a replacement for Tim Sands, who in April announced his plan to step down.
