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Radford Main Street revitalization efforts brings hope for local businesses
Read full article: Radford Main Street revitalization efforts brings hope for local businessesIf you take a drive through Radford, you may notice some improvements to Radford’s Main Street. As part of a revitalization effort, leaders in the City of Radford have been working to revive their downtown.
New Radford transfer program helps community college students transfer seamlessly
Read full article: New Radford transfer program helps community college students transfer seamlesslyOver the past few years, leaders at Radford University have focused on creating an accessible path through higher education like their tuition promise.
Radford Army Ammunition Plant workers unable to return to work
Read full article: Radford Army Ammunition Plant workers unable to return to workThe effects of Helene have kept some local workers off the job for two weeks now. Workers at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant have been unable to return because of significant flooding.
Radford man arrested and charged with sexual assault after investigation
Read full article: Radford man arrested and charged with sexual assault after investigationA Radford man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and numerous other crimes after a sexual assault investigation conducted by Radford City Polic
Flooding devastates Radford Animal Shelter
Read full article: Flooding devastates Radford Animal ShelterIt’s been more than a week since Helene barreled through our area and yet the clean up is far from over. One place that’s still cleaning up is the Radford Animal Shelter. Flooding destroyed the building.
Heroic rescue on New River by Radford University baseball coach
Read full article: Heroic rescue on New River by Radford University baseball coachWhen you’re out on a river, especially the New River, situations can turn dangerous extremely fast, and that is exactly what happened to two Radford University students while they were out fishing.
Radford University shows massive growth in student enrollment
Read full article: Radford University shows massive growth in student enrollmentFor the 2024 fall semester, Radford University has recorded freshmen enrollment up 28%, and new transfer students up 39%. This growth comes as other universities across the country are struggling to attract students.
Radford University opens largest academic building, the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity
Read full article: Radford University opens largest academic building, the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and CreativityFor this academic year, Radford University has seen more students enroll than ever before, and with their new building the Artis Center, students are seeing the university is investing in their future.
Suspect dies, one critically injured after Radford police chase
Read full article: Suspect dies, one critically injured after Radford police chaseA suspect is dead and another person was flown to Roanoke with critical injuries following a police chase in Radford, according to the Radford Police Department.
Radford City Schools makes hydrating easier ahead of school year
Read full article: Radford City Schools makes hydrating easier ahead of school yearThe countdown is on for the first day of school for many school districts and this year, Radford City Schools are making it easier to keep kids hydrated.
Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest VirginiaAll eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday.
Radford University to see increase in enrollment after down years
Read full article: Radford University to see increase in enrollment after down yearsOver the past year, leaders at Radford University have made it their mission to get enrollment up, and with recent reports, it looks like they are headed in the right direction.
WATCH LIVE: Sen. Warner to speak at the Radford Economic Development Luncheon
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Sen. Warner to speak at the Radford Economic Development LuncheonSen. Warner will address business, higher education, and community leaders as well as elected officials from the City of Radford, Pulaski County and Montgomery County at an economic development luncheon hosted by Radford University.
New River Valley Community Services introduces on-demand transit service
Read full article: New River Valley Community Services introduces on-demand transit serviceThe program provides on-demand access to public transportation in the New River Valley for people who are disabled or over the age of 65 who don’t have access to an established line.
James Hardie team members give back to the community with blessing bags
Read full article: James Hardie team members give back to the community with blessing bagsPeople in the New River Valley are helping people who are experiencing homelessness. Teams at James Hardie, a manufacturing company with crews in Pulaski, Radford and Wytheville, created over 750 blessing bags filled with toiletries and personal items as a part of it's Giving Back Campaign. They also delivered 100 Wendy’s gift cards for families with children who are put up in hotels for the night.
Pulaski man convicted of abduction, sex trafficking in 2022 multi-jurisdictional case
Read full article: Pulaski man convicted of abduction, sex trafficking in 2022 multi-jurisdictional caseA Pulaski man was convicted Friday of abduction with intent to defile, conspiracy to abduct to defile, and sex trafficking after a three-day jury trial in Radford.
Escaped inmate of New River Valley Regional Jail captured by Pulaski County authorities
Read full article: Escaped inmate of New River Valley Regional Jail captured by Pulaski County authoritiesAn inmate at New River Valley Regional Jail was captured Saturday afternoon after he escaped from the jail while waiting to be processed.
Radford police arrest Goodview man after reports of car break-ins, residential burglary
Read full article: Radford police arrest Goodview man after reports of car break-ins, residential burglaryA Goodview man has been charged after a residential burglary in the College Park neighborhood on Feb. 8, according to the Radford City Police Department.
Want to travel in luxury? Owner of Travel Bash stops by WSLS
Read full article: Want to travel in luxury? Owner of Travel Bash stops by WSLSTravelBash is different from other travel agencies because it includes travel designers, event curators, and wedding specialists here to make your special day or group celebration truly unique. Founder of TravelBash, Courtnie Nichols talks about why she started the company.
Radford University launches College of Nursing
Read full article: Radford University launches College of NursingThe school has had a nursing program for 50 years but with the approval from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia, the change creates a dedicated department focused solely on nursing.
Radford crews hold benefit breakfast for hometown hero battling cancer
Read full article: Radford crews hold benefit breakfast for hometown hero battling cancerJemery Compton is a Christiansburg and Radford firefighter and EMT who has been fighting cancer for three years. Saturday morning his colleagues in Radford hosted a benefit breakfast and raffle drawing.
WSLS Anchors participating in New River Polar Plunge
Read full article: WSLS Anchors participating in New River Polar PlungeThe 2024 New River Polar Plunge raises money to benefit the athletes and programs of Special Olympics Virginia it’s Southwest Virginia’s largest fundraiser. Some WSLS Anchors are gearing up for the event and you can decide who takes the plunge. All you have to do is sign up using your email to become an insider to vote.Voting starts January 17th.
Kitley has double-double, defense dominates for No. 15 Virginia Tech women in 85-40 win over Radford
Read full article: Kitley has double-double, defense dominates for No. 15 Virginia Tech women in 85-40 win over RadfordElizabeth Kitley scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and No. 15 Virginia Tech held Radford to 19% shooting
GOTW: Radford Bobcats take on Glenvar Highlanders
Read full article: GOTW: Radford Bobcats take on Glenvar HighlandersIt’s homecoming at Highlander Heaven and we have two teams in Glenvar and Radford that are undefeated. Each team has had it’s own unsung heroes that have stepped up in a big way thus far.
Radford University officials begin early planning to decommission Muse Hall
Read full article: Radford University officials begin early planning to decommission Muse HallAccording to the university’s president, the goal is to have zero students living in the building by 2024 and to be completely decommissioned by 2028.