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FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – The removal of nearly two million railroad ties that have been buried along Radford’s riverfront for decades is now complete, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality said Thursday.
“The cleanup of almost 2 million railroad ties from a site in Radford brings to an end a multi-year effort to clear the former industrial... »
Removal of railroad ties complete
RADFORD – The removal of nearly two million railroad ties that have been buried along Radford’s riverfront for decades is now complete, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality said Thursday.
“The cleanup of almost 2 million railroad ties from a site in Radford brings to an end a multi-year effort to clear the former industrial... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
A donation from the Radford Animal Hospital could help saves the lives of pets affected by house fires. Pet Oxygen mask kits were presented to local fire and EMS departments Thursday. Pictured (from left to right): Jason Gifford, Captain of Radford EMS; Lee Simpkins, Radford City Fire Chief; Randy Miles, Fairlawn Fire Chief; and Robert... »
Radford Fire Department better equipped to help save animals
A donation from the Radford Animal Hospital could help saves the lives of pets affected by house fires. Pet Oxygen mask kits were presented to local fire and EMS departments Thursday. Pictured (from left to right): Jason Gifford, Captain of Radford EMS; Lee Simpkins, Radford City Fire Chief; Randy Miles, Fairlawn Fire Chief; and Robert... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – The new pilot swimming program in Radford City Schools is wildly popular among students, staff and parents, and all would like to see the program expanded.
The current program includes all second graders getting a six-week swimming lesson course at the Dedmon Center pool through a partnership between RCS and Radford University. By... »
Swim School a success, students say
RADFORD – The new pilot swimming program in Radford City Schools is wildly popular among students, staff and parents, and all would like to see the program expanded.
The current program includes all second graders getting a six-week swimming lesson course at the Dedmon Center pool through a partnership between RCS and Radford University. By... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal, Uncategorized 
RADFORD – Another downtown Radford building has gotten a rehabilitative facelift.
City and state officials will gather with the private developer to celebrate the public-private partnership on Thursday, January 12 with a grand opening celebration. The public is invited to take a look at the new project.
Taylor Hollow Construction, the City of Radford, New River... »
Grand opening for downtown Radford building
RADFORD – Another downtown Radford building has gotten a rehabilitative facelift.
City and state officials will gather with the private developer to celebrate the public-private partnership on Thursday, January 12 with a grand opening celebration. The public is invited to take a look at the new project.
Taylor Hollow Construction, the City of Radford, New River... »
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Tech’s Wilson to enter NFL draft
BLACKSBURG – In a news conference at Lane Stadium last week, junior running back David Wilson announced that he would forgo his senior season at Virginia Tech to enter the NFL Draft. Wilson, who was surrounded by his family and coaches and dressed in a coat and tie, ran for 1,709 yards this season, breaking... »
Radford News Journal 
Signs of Christmas could be found all around Radford City. Here are a few examples of what could be found around the city.
Photos submitted by Bryant Altizer
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Signs of the Holidays in Radford City
Signs of Christmas could be found all around Radford City. Here are a few examples of what could be found around the city.
Photos submitted by Bryant Altizer
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by Pat Brown
A funeral that required a coliseum to hold it was nevertheless personal and touching as family, friends, and fellow officers paid respect Monday to fallen hero Deriek Wayne Crouse, 39.
The most personal words came from Sgt. Danny Sweeney, who served with Crouse in the army, and Sgt. Tom Gallemore, who worked with... »
Thousands Pay Respect to Crouse
by Pat Brown
A funeral that required a coliseum to hold it was nevertheless personal and touching as family, friends, and fellow officers paid respect Monday to fallen hero Deriek Wayne Crouse, 39.
The most personal words came from Sgt. Danny Sweeney, who served with Crouse in the army, and Sgt. Tom Gallemore, who worked with... »
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Va. Tech Shooter is identified
BLACKSBURG, VA - Virginia State Police have identified a Spotsylvania County man as the subject responsible for the murder-suicide that occurred Thursday (Dec. 8, 2011) on the Virginia Tech campus. Investigators have confirmed that Ross Truett Ashley, 22, of Partlow, Va., took his own life approximately a half-hour after fatally shooting... »
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Slain Virginia Tech officer identified
BLACKSBURG, Va., Dec. 8, 2011 – Virginia Tech Police have identified the officer murdered today during a traffic stop on campus as Deriek W. Crouse, 39, of Christiansburg. He joined the Virginia Tech Police Department on Oct. 27, 2007, and served in the patrol division. He is survived by his... »COMMENTS
Breaking News, News Messenger, Radford News Journal
May God bless this family and watch over them. It's a sad day in VA.
1 Comment »Linda December 9, 2011