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RADFORD – Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7, when Radford City Public School students return from winter break, the use of personal... Read more Details
Meadows to serve as Interim Radford City Manager – News Journal
Nov 1, 2024 · Ridpath is retiring Jan. 1, 2025 and Radford City Council has entered into a contract with the Berkley Group for Interim City Manager services. Meadows comes to Radford with years of experience, according to an announcement from the City of Radford.
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Photo by Heather Bell Radford’s Harvey-Howe-Carper American Legion Post 30 honors Radford High School’s Boys State and Girls State participants... Read more Local Stories
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RAAP search for chem tanks paused but not stopped – News Journal
Dec 4, 2024 · Officials from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant say a search for missing totes of chemical washed away during October’s floodwaters has been paused but not stopped. Mark Kane is a public affairs specialist with the Joint Munitions Command.
Hurricane Helene brings historic flooding to Radford and …
Oct 1, 2024 · RADFORD – The flood waters have subsided in the City of Radford, but a big mess remains, and clean-up efforts are underway. At 4:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, the New River reached a crest of 31.03 feet. This was the highest flood stage since the 35.96-foot flood stage recorded on Aug. 14, 1940.
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Marion Snell Wade, 98, of Radford, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Born Oct. 29, 1926, she was preceded in... Read more Details
Mason, Jama McGee – News Journal
Nov 14, 2024 · Jama McGee Mason, 70, of Radford, died Nov. 13, 2024, surrounded by family. The daughter of the late James and Maggie McGee, she grew up in Yuma, Virginia, graduating as the valedictorian of Gate City High School in 1972 and receiving a degree in …
Radford names five inductees to sports Hall of Fame
Oct 10, 2024 · Radford High School has announced five new members to the school’s sports hall of fame. They include a longtime administrator and coach, community contributors, and three former athletes.