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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
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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
Radford University celebrates 2024 Winter Commencement
Dec 18, 2024 · RADFORD – Radford University celebrated the achievements of 562 students during its 2024 Winter Commencement ceremonies, held on Dec. 13 and 14 in Bondurant Auditorium. Graduates were recognized across three key events: a graduate commencement and hooding ceremony on Friday evening and two undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday.
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.
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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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 …
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.
Radford University launches Tartan Transfer program
Nov 7, 2024 · RADFORD – Radford University has announced the launch of the Tartan Transfer program, a new initiative designed to streamline the transfer process for students from eight Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools.