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Jamie Garst named assistant principal at Andrew Lewis Middle School

SALEM – Salem High School science teacher and baseball coach Jamie Garst has been named an assistant principal at Andrew Lewis Middle School, with his new job starting July 1. Garst’s appointment was announced today, April 25, by Salem School Superintendent Dr. Alan Seibert. Garst was Salem High School’s varsity baseball coach for the... »

Hunting Easter eggs on horseback

RADFORD — As Easter approaches, many organizations are making preparations for the arrival of hundreds of sweets-seeking children, stuffing chocolate and confectionary snacks into plastic paisley eggs and hiding them, often in plain sight, in fields and around buildings for them to delightfully discover during the New River Valley’s various Easter Egg hunts. One... »

Barry’s Music more than just instruments

RADFORD — Main Street Radford named Barry’s Music the Business of the Month for March. Wanda Pearce, President of Main Street Radford, said Barry’s Music was chosen among several nominees by its Board of Directors for its prowess, prominence and prompt customer service. Located at 1083 East Main Street, Barry’s Music is just shy... »

Good homework skills get teacher stuck to wall

RADFORD –  Belle Heth fourth grade teacher Heather Rowland was found taped to a brick wall Friday, all in the name of education. Rowland made a challenge to her students at the beginning of the school year – if every member of her class did every bit of their homework every day for 30... »

From courtroom to classroom – teacher arrests attention

SALEM – Students sit riveted as as Diane Brogan, Roanoke College sociology and public affairs teaching associate, paints a vivid picture of the social justice system with her characteristic candor. Discussions are lively and questions fly as Brogan skillfully leads students in her Juvenile Delinquency class, just one of her sociology courses offered at... »

Tech MMA fighters go unbeaten

Rhonda Fleming Combat in the Cage 2 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) was held at the Dedmon Center at Radford University this past weekend. The fighters from Tech MMA in Christiansburg went undefeated for the night to bring their team record to 23-0 for the year. Christian Leonard won by a knockout with a knee... »

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... »

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,... »

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... »

Elf Shelf preparing for record need: Motorcyclists’ Toy Run will be rolling into Radford this Saturday to help the effort

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... »