By Heather Bell
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...
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By Meg Hibbert
SALEM – A horse enthusiast from Catawba who rode after a grizzly bear to save an 8-year-old boy will appear with her horse to talk about their adventure next week on Tuesday, Oct. 11, on the “Late Show with David Letterman.”
Erin Bolster, who lives in Montana, is scheduled to appear with her horse, Tonk,...
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By Meg Hibbert
GLENVAR – A young Glenvar woman who first attracted national attention for her giant bubblegum bubbles has been crowned Miss Harrisonburg USA.
Arielle Rosmarino was crowned Aug. 6. Now the pageant winner who will turn 20 on Saturday has her sights set on becoming Miss Virginia USA. After that, “I want to be Miss USA,”...
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By Meg Hibbert
SALEM – When he was named vice president and plant manager of the Volvo truck plant in Dublin, Belgian nationals Patrick and Ann Collignon decided to move to Salem.
They chose Salem because Salem High School was the closest with an International Baccalaureate diploma program, and they wanted their twins, Maxell and Maxim, to be...
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By Meg Hibbert
SALEM – Now that Arielle Rosmarino of Glenvar has won the title of National American Miss Virginia Teen, she’s going to Disneyland.
Rosmarino will be in California to compete for the title of National American Teen in November.
She won her latest title in Reston at the pageant July 31-Aug. 2 in Reston. Rosmarino also won...
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By Brian Hoffman
The 5th Annual Dana Palmer Memorial Scholarship weekend is going on this weekend, Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 in Radford.
On Friday evening, May 28, there will be a gospel/inspirational sing at the Radford High School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted.
On Saturday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to...
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By Heather Bell
RADFORD – Plans are underway for the second season of Radford’s Community Garden, with plans for more plots, easier watering and more participation from community members.
Radford resident Jim Graham came up with the idea for the garden last spring and presented it to members of Radford City Council, who gave their approval of the...
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