On October 3, 2018 at approximately 8:30pm, Radford City Police responded to the 300 Block of Bolling Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival and investigation, Officers learned that a suspect had discharged a firearm at an aerosol can in close proximity of another individual. After identifying the suspect, arrest and search […]
Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains are the perfect setting for the 22nd annual Highlanders Festival in Radford, VA on Saturday, October 6th. Visitors will be delighted with a full menu of music, athletic games, sheepherding and more than 50 craft and food vendors. Set in Bisset Park along a beautiful stretch of the New River, the […]
What was it like for a young woman to run a household in Radford during the Civil War? Why was the railroad bridge at Radford burned by Union troops? Answers to these and other interesting questions will be revealed at presentations given on Saturday, October 13, 2018 as part of the Glencoe Mansion, Museum and […]
As part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration on October 13, 2018, Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery in Radford will feature new exhibits. To illustrate the lives the Whartons, the original owners of Glencoe, an exhibit of cultural history re-creates the setting of an 1890s dinner party at the mansion. This exhibit will be set up […]
First Baptist Church, 555 West Rock Road, Radford, VA will celebrate Harvest Day on Sunday, October 14,2018 beginning at the 11:00 a.m. hour. Guest Speaker will be Sister Cassandra Tembo. She is the Chief Administrative Officer at Cedar Lake Lodge, Inc. In Louisville, Kentucky. Cassandra supports her husband in pastoring Corner of Hope Church, an […]
Motor Mile Speedway hosts the Blue Ridge Bike Fest 2018 on Friday, September 28, 2018 and Saturday, September 29, 2018. The Blue Ridge Bike Fest is Virginia’s biggest Motorcycle Rally! Come enjoy the music, vendors, games, stunts, demos, races and attractions! There will also be a lot of great food. See Wall of Death shows […]
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, 12-3pm at Radford University, we will host an arts and crafts event, “From heART to heART,” an arts and crafts event raising money for children’s education in Kenya. Artists will be invited to instruct participants at various art stations. The projects will be creative, yet simple, making it easy for […]
The Radford City Police are aware that citizens are receiving recorded phone calls asking them to call back in reference to a legal matter. The recording implies that the receiver of the call has been charged criminally. There is often a threat that if the person doesn’t respond within a certain time, the local “COPS” […]
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery in Radford will be marking its 20th Anniversary on October 13, 2018. The milestone will be celebrated with a day of activities, food, the debut of the “1890s Dinner Party” history exhibit and a new art gallery show. Highlighting the event will be three presentations that help place the history […]
The Radford City Fire Department is offering free sandbags to City residents and businesses in preparation of Hurricane Florence. There are 100 bags and sand available at the Radford City Fire Department on a first come, first served basis. Sand and bags may be collected between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Hurricane Florence Information: Sparky’s Run Dog Park will CLOSE Wednesday Sept 12th afternoon and will remain CLOSED until further notice following the Storm and Flooding Conditions. Bisset Park, Riverview Park and New River Drive will CLOSE late Friday afternoon and will remain CLOSED until further notice following the Storm and Flooding Conditions. NOTICE: In case you […]
Radford University is monitoring the developing weather situation related to Hurricane Florence, which may impact our area later this week. Earlier this afternoon, University officials met with City of Radford officials to discuss the weather forecast, storm preparations and response efforts. In order to provide guidance and information to the campus community, a website has […]
The City of Radford Emergency Management Team has begun to prepare for what may be Virginia’s most significant hurricane event in decades. With Virginia under a state of emergency, and forecasts showing Florence zeroing in on the Mid-Atlantic, the time for all in Radford to prepare is now. Hurricane Florence has the potential to significantly […]
On September 7, 2018 at approximately 1:10 a.m. Radford City Police responded to the 1100 block of Fairfax Street for a report of subjects fighting. Upon arrival, officers found Armani Smith and Jaylin Nowlin at the scene. Both were suffering from facial injuries and were transported to Carilion New River Valley Medical Center where they […]
A series of severe thunderstorms passed through Radford last night, dropping around 3 inches of rain in under an hour. The storm caused minor damage to some power lines, tree limbs, and two roads. Road repairs will occur today on Wadsworth and Fairfax Street. Please report any storm damage to the respective department. Public Works: […]
The City of Radford takes its first step in developing a strategic plan for the city’s business districts following the recent announcement of the community’s acceptance into the Virginia Main Street Program as a Commercial District Affiliate. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, through the Virginia Main Street program, is helping Radford to […]
A juried outdoor sculpture competition, sponsored by the City of Radford’s Tourism Commission, is accepting entries through October 1, 2018. The competition is open to all media and includes a $1,000 honorarium to each selected artist. Three to five entries will be accepted for display throughout the city’s business districts as well as at the […]
Virginia Main Street, a program of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), recently announced that the City of Radford has been accepted into the successful downtown revitalization program as a DHCD Commercial District Affiliate. Virginia Main Street uses the National Main Street model for downtown revitalization, which is a comprehensive, incremental approach […]
The Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery is pleased to announce its newest gallery show, “It’s Never Too Late,” featuring the works from Harriet Anderson’s watercolor class. The opening reception will take place Friday, August 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The show includes the works of Peggy Amonette, Harriet Anderson, Marie Archer, Sandy Beasley, Bonnie […]
Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, or LSU-NCBRT/ACE, is currently conducting an “Active Threat Integrated Response Course,” or ATIRC, at Radford University. Radford City and Radford University are cosponsoring the course, which begin on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 and runs through Thursday, August 9, 2018. LSU-NCBRT/ACE develops and […]
For the second half of the season, the Radford Farmer’s Market will be relocating to the New River Valley Community Services parking lot located at: 401 W. Main St. Radford, VA 24141 (walking distance from Wadsworth, a prime transit stop location and more parking provided) Aug 4 – Oct 13 8 am to 1 pm […]
