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Radford Theatre to reopen

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By Montgomery Publishing
Radford Theatre to reopen Just a short month after 30-year owner/operator Frankie Kirk retired and closed the doors to the Radford Theatre with no one to take over operation or purchase the business, it appears the Main Street landmark is about to get a second life. According to a newly constructed Facebook page, which appeared online May 14,... »

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Creating future leaders with annual Students in Government event

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By dclark
Creating future leaders with annual Students in Government event The Kiwanis Club of Radford sponsored the 56th Annual Students in Government Day on Thursday, where students from Radford High School assumed the roles of city leaders and first responders to learn more about the inner workings those roles represent. “Nell Hatcher started this 56 years ago and it’s a great experience for the... »

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Reptile enthusiast brings exotic animals to Main Street

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
By Montgomery Publishing
Reptile enthusiast brings exotic animals to Main Street One glance into its storefront window, which looks out across Main Street, is all it takes to know without a shred of doubt: Revelation Reptiles is not your average pet store. Instead of the standard puppies, rabbits, gerbils, rats and guinea pigs, the cages and terrariums that line the walls of the small shop... »

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    Great shop, great people. I have three lizards and a turtle, and can now buy supplies locally.
    Holly Moore     May 18, 2013

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Right place, right time, right man for the job

Friday, April 26, 2013
By aatkins
Right place, right time, right man for the job CHRISTIANSBURG — On April 12, New River Valley Mall chief of security and employee of Allied Barton Security James Gorman was taking his wife, Cathy, out to dinner to celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary. The Gormans were on their way south to Abingdon to buy flowers for their big day. They never made it.... »

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Colorful performers shine at Native American festival

Thursday, April 25, 2013
By Montgomery Publishing
Colorful performers shine at Native American festival RADFORD — The Red Fire Singers, a group of local drummers, were seated around a large drum, singing and pounding out a spirited pulse Saturday at a traditional gathering of Native Americans at Bisset Park. Performer Arvel Bird, a descendant of western tribesmen, stopped by the drum circle to place a handful of herbs... »

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Christiansburg man killed in police shootout

Monday, April 15, 2013
By aatkins
Christiansburg man killed in police shootout CHRISTIANSBURG — A 41-year-old Christiansburg man was shot and killed near Cambria Baptist Church as police attempted to serve an arrest warrant at his home. Robert Kevin Hughes, who resided in a trailer in the 900 block of Ridgeway Drive, was at his home when officers from the Christiansburg Police Department and Montgomery County... »

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Pathways for Radford back on the path

Friday, April 5, 2013
By Montgomery Publishing
Pathways for Radford back on the path RADFORD — After being inactive for about two years, the nonprofit organization Pathways for Radford got moving again with a well-attended meeting held at Grace Episcopal Church on Wednesday night. Spearheaded by Liz Alteri, the meeting included a presentation by Radford City Engineer Jim Hurt on the much-anticipated Second Avenue improvement project. Almost 30... »

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Surprise April snow catches forecasters – and flowers – off guard

Friday, April 5, 2013
By Meg Hibbert
SALEM – In another of Mother Nature’s April Fool’s jokes this season, just before afternoon commute time on April 4, skies dumped between 4 and 7 inches of sleet and fluffy, wet snow on the Roanoke and New River Valley. Numerous accidents happened in the Christiansburg area by mid-afternoon, with several drivers flipping or... »

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Radford Theatre to get second life?

Friday, April 5, 2013
By aatkins
Radford Theatre to get second life? RADFORD — The race is on for one enterprising Radford couple to raise enough money through pledges and donations to take over the operation of one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Originally opened in 1935, the Radford Theatre is one of the oldest businesses in the city still in operation. Longtime owner Frankie... »

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    My husband and I love the old theater, I pray the right person,s see the interest the Caldwell have, and ...
    Nancy Fentress     April 6, 2013

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Remembering Scott Wade

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
By Michael Abraham
Scott Wade was a singularity in nature. Once he popped from the mold, they threw it away because they knew there would never be another one like him. We’re all unique, the old saying goes, but Scott Wade was a wee bit more so. Tragically, my longstanding, dear friend died last Sunday. He died... »

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    Picasso could not have painted a more beautiful memorial of a friendship. My sincere condolences to Mr. Wade's family and friends.
    Angela     April 6, 2013

    Wonderful article about Scott Wade. I remember you and your sister very well. Scott and I grew up together....attending Jack ...
    Claire S     April 4, 2013

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