By Heather Bell
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...
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By Heather Bell
RADFORD – Thunder will be rolling into Radford this Saturday, but it will be bearing gifts instead of rain.
The Faith Ryders, a Christian motorcycle group, along with M/M and The Fast Lane Detailing, have been busy collecting toys for Elf Shelf, a volunteer organization that gives out gifts to hundreds of children each year...
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By Edwin McCoy
RICHMOND – Radford’s and James River’s boys basketball teams have their second date of the season Saturday at 5 p.m. in Richmond.
The Region C, Division 2 rivals advanced to the state championship game Thursday night—but in different fashions.
Radford needed overtime to take out Lancaster 67-61 while James River breezed past George Mason 65-31 at...
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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
ROANOKE COUNTY – The owner of Ginger’s Jewelery has announced she is running for the 8th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, previously held by H. Morgan Griffith of Salem.
Democrat Ginger Mumpower was expected to be nominated by the local Democratic Party caucus scheduled Tuesday night after this week’s early press time.
Mumpower,...
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By Heather Bell
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...
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By Heather Bell
RADFORD – In an effort to help meet the needs of local families, Alliant Techsystems (ATK) has presented the United Way of Montgomery, Radford and Floyd with a big donation.
On Wednesday, March 10, ATK presented the local United Way chapter with a $51,000 donation. Concerned about the current economy’s impact on local families, ATK...
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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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By Heather Bell
RADFORD – Work is underway on the city’s new public safety building, which will house the city’s police department, emergency communications and city functions.
At Monday’s Radford City Council meeting, Radford City Manager David Ridpath told council members work has begun on the facility, which is expected to be completed in 2012. Friday, about 100...
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ANGLICAN CATHOLIC
St. Peter the Apostle Anglican Catholic Church
230 W. First St., Christiansburg, VA, Fr. Dennis L. Sossi, Rector. Sundays: 10:00 a.m. Matins and Holy Communion, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School, immediately following Mass. Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion and Healing Service. Other services as announced. Church-382-2676; Fr. Sossi–953-0119.
BAPTIST
Trinity Baptist Church
1505 N. Frankin St., C’Burg....
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