A new business has already begun drawing new foot traffic to downtown Clifton Forge, nestled between mountain ridges in a community that hasn’t seen much change in recent years.

A fire in Clifton Forge sparked more than just flames, the town said it highlighted an issue with hydrants in the area.

Residents in Clifton Forge are calling for improved fire safety measures after a recent blaze highlighted issues with low flow hydrants. Town officials are evaluating upgrades to ensure better ...