Christiansburg

Airspace Link Selected For Participation in FAA UTM Field Test - Providing Critical Research In Advancement Of Drone Traffic Management

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Monday, August 29, 2022

The UTM Field Test provides an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing questions to support safe implementation in the future."

Key Points: 
  • The UTM Field Test provides an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing questions to support safe implementation in the future."
  • Airspace Link has been supporting UTM technology in the U.S. since its first step in integrating with manned air traffic management through the FAA's Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) .
  • Airspace Link became one of the first UAS Service Suppliers approved by the FAA to provide this capability.
  • The project is led by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), one of seven FAA-designated drone test sites.

Chicken Salad Chick Continues Growth In Virginia With Roanoke Restaurant To Open October 19

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Monday, October 11, 2021

In celebration of the Roanoke Chicken Salad Chick opening on Tuesday, October 19, located at 4340 Electric Road, the restaurant will be offering free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.

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  • In celebration of the Roanoke Chicken Salad Chick opening on Tuesday, October 19, located at 4340 Electric Road, the restaurant will be offering free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.
  • The Andersons opened their first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Christiansburg earlier this April, and they raised more money during their friends and family event for the local community than any other Chicken Salad Chick grand opening.
  • Chicken Salad Chick Roanoke will be open Monday Saturday from 10:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com .
  • Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart.

DEFENDING THE NATION’S RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES FROM CYBER ATTACK DURING A PANDEMIC

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Technology tools (software and hardware) allow for rapid cybersecurity deployments at secure DOD and VA facilities for operational technologies like Solar systems.

Key Points: 
  • Technology tools (software and hardware) allow for rapid cybersecurity deployments at secure DOD and VA facilities for operational technologies like Solar systems.
  • The project showcased how an integrated patch and network analytics/management solution can identify (and mitigate) risks to both physical and cyber operations of many types of microgrids including solar, wind, combined heat and power (CHP), and fossil generation.
  • The initiative enhanced the resiliency and reliability of energy delivery systems in secure microgrid facilities through proactively addressing potential cyber risks.
  • Additional information about our Sentrigard Security Platform: Spec Sheet
    FoxGuard Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Framatome, an international leader in nuclear energy.

FoxGuard Solutions Teams Up with Industrial Defender – Transforming Patch and Vulnerability Management for OT Security Teams.

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 20, 2020

Christiansburg, VA, Nov. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial Defender and FoxGuard Solutions, two operational technology (OT) security pioneers, announced a new partnership today that will transform patch and vulnerability management for critical infrastructure companies.

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  • Christiansburg, VA, Nov. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial Defender and FoxGuard Solutions, two operational technology (OT) security pioneers, announced a new partnership today that will transform patch and vulnerability management for critical infrastructure companies.
  • The partnership between FoxGuard Solutions and Industrial Defender will simplify and enhance cybersecurity efforts required within ICS environments, says Michael Trautman, CTO & VP Cybersecurity at FoxGuard Solutions.
  • Aligning patch and vulnerability intelligence data with asset information and process driven tools results in a robust solution providing process efficiencies within security teams serving critical infrastructure markets.
  • Our collaboration with FoxGuard Solutions is going to revolutionize patch and vulnerability management for ICS environments, says Jim Crowley, CEO at Industrial Defender.

Walgreens Will Be First Retailer in U.S. to Test On-Demand Drone Delivery Service with Wing

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190919005574/en/
    Walgreens will be the first retailer in the U.S. to test an on-demand drone delivery service with Wing in Christiansburg, Virginia next month.
  • Christiansburg was selected as the test market as Wing has been working closely with nearby Virginia Tech in Blacksburg to test drone delivery as part of the U.S. Department of Transportations Integration Pilot Program since 2016.
  • Walgreens now delivers what you need, when you want it, direct to your door via the Wing app.
  • Over the coming weeks, Wing and Walgreens will be reaching out to Christiansburg residents to provide additional information about the new offering.

Drone Deliveries Coming Soon, as Wing Unveils Plans for First-of-its-Kind Trial with FedEx and Walgreens

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Wing Aviation LLC, an Alphabet company, is collaborating with FedEx Express and Walgreens to launch a first-of-its-kind drone delivery service in Christiansburg, Virginia next month.

Key Points: 
  • Wing Aviation LLC, an Alphabet company, is collaborating with FedEx Express and Walgreens to launch a first-of-its-kind drone delivery service in Christiansburg, Virginia next month.
  • FedEx customers who live within designated delivery zones in Christiansburg, Virginia, and who opt in to the Wing delivery service, will be able to receive their packages via drone during the trial, provided certain operating conditions are met.
  • Wing has spent the last seven years developing a delivery drone and navigation system for this purpose.
  • Area residents interested in signing up for the trial, or learning more about any of the trial services, can visit wing.com/Virginia.

45 Volunteers Unite to Build a Duplex in Christiansburg, VA

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

Construction on the Christiansburg duplex on Johnson Street began in April this year.

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  • Construction on the Christiansburg duplex on Johnson Street began in April this year.
  • With a passion to make a difference, more than 45 employees from the 1901 Group Blacksburg, VA, office devoted over 150 hours to assist with the community duplex build.
  • Founded in 1987, their mission is to build strength and
    self-reliance through shelter by partnering with families to provide a strong foundation and a stabilizing force.
  • @1901Group 45 Volunteers Unite to Build a Duplex in Christiansburg, VA https://bit.ly/2OUPh7S