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FEATURES, News Messenger, Radford News Journal 
By Pat Brown Correspondent Students in several New River Valley classrooms are receiving interactive Internet phone calls and pictures from area scientists and scholars who are currently doing research in the Arctic. During this, the warmest local winter in memory, two professors, a high school teacher, two student teachers, seven other Radford University students... »
Interactive calls allow scientists to share arctic findings with area students
By Pat Brown Correspondent Students in several New River Valley classrooms are receiving interactive Internet phone calls and pictures from area scientists and scholars who are currently doing research in the Arctic. During this, the warmest local winter in memory, two professors, a high school teacher, two student teachers, seven other Radford University students... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – The 5th annual Radford Roosting Festival is coming up on Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, celebrating the city’s impressive number of native bird species. The Radford Visitor’s Center is once again putting on the festivities, which have expanded to two days this year and will take place at McHarg School,... »
Celebrate Radford’s bountiful bird at Roosting Festival
RADFORD – The 5th annual Radford Roosting Festival is coming up on Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, celebrating the city’s impressive number of native bird species. The Radford Visitor’s Center is once again putting on the festivities, which have expanded to two days this year and will take place at McHarg School,... »
FEATURES, Newspapers, Radford News Journal 
RADFORD – After sweeping the competition at the district competition in January, the Radford High School Scholastic Bowl will be competing at the Regional competition today, hoping to make their way to the state competition later this month. The regional competition is set to take place at Holston High School today, Sat. Feb. 11,... »
Scholastic Bowl team heading to regional competition
RADFORD – After sweeping the competition at the district competition in January, the Radford High School Scholastic Bowl will be competing at the Regional competition today, hoping to make their way to the state competition later this month. The regional competition is set to take place at Holston High School today, Sat. Feb. 11,... »
News Messenger, Radford News Journal
MACC: a high-caliber performance looking for an audience
By Pat Brown Correspondent Families across the New River Valley watch plenty of TV shows, but they could be watching a home-grown war of the wits at their local high schools. Mountain Academic Competition Conference (MACC) is the name of the local brain game most people are missing. It usually takes place on Monday... »
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... »
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... »
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.... »
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.... »
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,... »
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,... »
Breaking News, News Messenger, Radford News Journal
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,... »
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 »
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 »
