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VP nominee Vance scheduled to appear in Radford
RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - JD Vance, the GOP’s nominee for Vice President, is scheduled to appear in Radford Monday, July 22. The Trump presidential campaign rented the Dedmon Center at Radford University to host the rally, scheduled to run from about 6-7:30 p.m., with attendees beginning to arrive earlier in the day, according to the university.
Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance to hold campaign rally in Radford
RADFORD, Va. – Radford University announced that Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance will be holding a rally on its campus. The rally will be held on Monday, July 22, and is scheduled to run from about 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Trump campaign is said to have rented the Dedmon Center for the event.
Radford City & Radford University Are Hosting Inaugural Community Fest
The City of Radford and Radford University are happy to announce the inaugural Radford Community Fest, set to take place on August 24, 2024. This exciting event will be held on East Main Street in Radford, spanning from Third Avenue to Tyler Avenue, from 11 AM to 7 PM. The...
Heritage Festival celebrating Colonial heroine’s return to New River Valley
A festival rooted in the story of America’s westward migration returns to Radford City and Pulaski County, Va., this month. Named for the colonial legend Mary Draper Ingles, the upcoming celebration runs July 26-28 at several area venues. In 1732 Ingles was born in Philadelphia to immigrant parents from...
WDBJ7′s Political Analyst shares thoughts on J.D. Vance visiting southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Following his speech on Thursday at the Republican National Convention, GOP Vice President nominee J.D. Vance is hopping on the campaign trail. He will be at the Dedmon Center at Radford University on Monday. WDBJ7 spoke with our Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton about the importance...
BAE Systems Selects Parsons Corporation for Modernization Project at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
RADFORD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has selected Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading national security and global infrastructure company, to begin initial designs for the modernization of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). Under this two-year, $15.4 million contract, Parsons will prepare a series of preliminary design packages for the RFAAP manufacturing facility. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716270591/en/ Radford Army Ammunition Plant, propellant provider for the U.S. Department of Defense. (Credit: BAE Systems)
Va. transportation board approves railway sale to support Southwest Va. passenger rail expansion
On Tuesday, Virginia reached another stop towards expanding passenger rail by authorizing the sale of the Virginian Line to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, valued at $5 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board authorized the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to sell approximately 28 miles of track back to Norfolk Southern. The transportation...
Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more …
From elsewhere: Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies. Historic designation sought for site of deadly 1883 race riot in Danville. Lynchburg, Covington cooling centers reopen during heat spell. The post Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pulaski joins fight against foster care crisis with CarePortal
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - Neighbors helping neighbors. It’s the key to building a strong community. “What CarePortal really does is it models what we should be doing. It models an attitude of service . . . So recipients are blessed, responders are blessed, the community is blessed,” said Natalie Handy with Health Connect America. “And that’s what we want.”
Radford City Public Schools Promote Water
Students in Radford will see significant, healthy changes when the new school year begins. Radford City Public Schools has made important updates to its School Wellness Policy to ensure students have increased access to water throughout the school day. This change will undoubtedly positively impact the health and well-being of students throughout the division and their overall academic success, with 3,207 students covered under the policy revision and having access to the support they need to stay hydrated during the day. By prioritizing the well-being of its students, Radford City Public Schools is setting an excellent example for other school divisions to follow.
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