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John Fleming
Sports correspondent
RADFORD – Radford pro cyclist Scottie Weiss spent the weekend racing in the Blacksburg Cycling Classic, a series of three events with divisions for all ages and ability levels held this past weekend in Blacksburg (CRC Criterium), Christiansburg (Mudpike Time Trial), and Craig County (Maggie Valley Road Race). Weiss would start the... »
Weiss satisfied with his weekend racing results
John Fleming
Sports correspondent
RADFORD – Radford pro cyclist Scottie Weiss spent the weekend racing in the Blacksburg Cycling Classic, a series of three events with divisions for all ages and ability levels held this past weekend in Blacksburg (CRC Criterium), Christiansburg (Mudpike Time Trial), and Craig County (Maggie Valley Road Race). Weiss would start the... »
Radford News Journal
Regional haz mat team moves to Radford
RADFORD – The City of Radford is the new home of a Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team that will serve southwestern and south central Virginia. The regional team is made up of local first responders from multiple localities. According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, such teams receive funding and training from the state “in... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – Each year on Memorial Day weekend, E.J. Vaught, Jr. returns to his hometown of Radford to honor the memory of his father, Elmer J. Vaught, Sr.
Vaught, Sr. is one of the 59 Radford men who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in U.S. wars from World War I on. His name, along with... »
Man makes annual Memorial Day trek to Radford to honor father
RADFORD – Each year on Memorial Day weekend, E.J. Vaught, Jr. returns to his hometown of Radford to honor the memory of his father, Elmer J. Vaught, Sr.
Vaught, Sr. is one of the 59 Radford men who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in U.S. wars from World War I on. His name, along with... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 776, with veterans of wars from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan, gathered recently to install officers for the upcoming year.
The members were also treated to some words of appreciation by LTC Antonio Munera, the commander of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
“It’s an... »
VFW Post 776 installs officers
RADFORD – Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 776, with veterans of wars from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan, gathered recently to install officers for the upcoming year.
The members were also treated to some words of appreciation by LTC Antonio Munera, the commander of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
“It’s an... »
Breaking News, News Messenger, Radford News Journal
New River Foundry to re-open
RADFORD – After sitting dormant for months, there soon will be new production at the New River Foundry, bringing up to 300 jobs to the City of Radford. According to announcements Tuesday by the City of Radford and the office of Governor Bob McDonnell, Virginia Castings Industries, LLC (VCI) “will invest $9.1 million to establish a... »COMMENTS
Breaking News, Radford News Journal
Reward offered for information in bank robbery
RADFORD – Police have released additional information about a bank robbery that occurred last week in Radford, and the bank is offering a reward for information leading to the conviction of the perpetrator. Wachovia Bank at 1040 E Main Street was robbed at gunpoint by a man on Thursday morning. According to Radford Department of... »
Radford News Journal
Radford police bust meth lab
RADFORD – Radford police have busted a methamphetamine lab at Rustic Village mobile home park. On Saturday at approximately 5:30 pm, officers responded to 1500 Staples Street “in regards to information that a possible clandestine methamphetamine lab may be present,” according to a statement by Radford Department of Police Lt. Scott Schwarzer. “City police obtained... »COMMENTS
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Breaking News, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – Wachovia Bank on East Main Street was robbed at gunpoint by a man on Thursday morning.
According to Radford Department of Police Det. Sgt. Chris Caldwell, a man “walked into the bank, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the tellers” at 10:28 a.m. on Thursday.
The suspect fled the scene on foot in... »
Radford police seek armed bank robber
RADFORD – Wachovia Bank on East Main Street was robbed at gunpoint by a man on Thursday morning.
According to Radford Department of Police Det. Sgt. Chris Caldwell, a man “walked into the bank, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the tellers” at 10:28 a.m. on Thursday.
The suspect fled the scene on foot in... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
Bob Thomas
RADFORD – The 17th Annual Radford Fire Department David “Pud” Pannell Memorial Car Show is set for Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Danaher/Kollmorgen parking lot on West Main Street next to the city Police building.
The show promises a mass display of cars, hot rods, fire apparatus, model cars,... »
Fundraising fire department car show coming soon
Bob Thomas
RADFORD – The 17th Annual Radford Fire Department David “Pud” Pannell Memorial Car Show is set for Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Danaher/Kollmorgen parking lot on West Main Street next to the city Police building.
The show promises a mass display of cars, hot rods, fire apparatus, model cars,... »
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Tony Weddle August 11, 2010
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