Three people were injured in a flash fire at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant on Monday night. At about 7:30 p.m., nitrocellulose material in the drying process combusted and caused a flash fire, according to RAAP spokesman Charles Saks. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire by 8:11 p.m. All production has been suspended […]
Follow The Heavenly Road Youth Workshop Friday, June 8, 2018 8:00 p.m. Sleepover – Games – Movie Saturday, June 9, 2018 Breakfast- Motivational Speakers – Prize Sunday, June 10, 2018 3:00 p.m. – Follow The Heavenly Road- Youth Dancers for Christ (Casual Dress) First Baptist Church 555 West Rock Road Radford, VA 24141 Rev. C. […]
The Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery is pleased to announce its newest gallery show, featuring the plein air paintings of 12 local artists who were inspired by the story of Mary Draper Ingles. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, June 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. During April and May, artists Kirk Carter, […]
First Baptist Church VACATION Bible School will be held June 6-7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm -8:00 pm and there will be a Picnic –June 8– Bisset Park- 4:00- 8:00 pm. His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and […]
Tri-Community Spring Revival will be held May 21st-23rd at 7 p.m. nightly. Come and worship with us! May 21st- Pastor C. Coles Casey & First Baptist Choir May 22nd- Pastor Eric T. Ramey & Zion Hill Choir May 23rd- Rev. Teri Lewis & First Missionary Choir Zion Hill Baptist Church 780 Rock Road W Radford, […]
A juried exhibition that showcases the best art in Southwest Virginia, sponsored by Radford University and the City of Radford, is accepting entries through May 24, 2018. The competition is open to all media and includes cash and merchandise awards, including a top award of $500 for Best in Show. The entries that are chosen […]
Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery is pleased to announce that the family of Governor John N. Dalton will be at the museum Tuesday, May 29, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Governor Dalton’s entry into office. The event “Sampling Our Favorite Recipes”: Memories and Recipes with the Daltons, is a commemoration of Governor Dalton’s legacy […]
In late October 2017, Division administration first discovered apparent irregularities in the use of debit charges and withdrawals from the division’s cafeteria account. Based on employee use of and access to the account, administration reached a preliminary conclusion that cafeteria funds may have been taken by a former employee for personal use. Promptly thereafter, administration […]
Everyone dreams of making it to the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” and appearing on a televised segment. For Sue Bell, descendant of the City of Radford’s Gen. Gabriel C. and Nannie Radford Wharton, this dream became a reality. Her segment will be televised Monday, May 21 at 8 p.m. on local affiliate Blue Ridge PBS in […]
Join cyclists worldwide on May 16, 2018 in a silent, slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been hurt or killed while cycling on public roadways. We will have a police escort along the 7-mile route and will ride at a slow pace. Though solemn, the group ride is enjoyable and inspirational to riders […]
Outdoor drama has been called a form of entertainment that exists at the crossroads of theater and history. That’s exactly what patrons will see this summer when a play about Virginia’s pioneer heroine Mary Draper Ingles returns to the historic Nesselrod Bed and Breakfast Amphitheater in Radford. Titled “Walk to Freedom: The Mary Draper Ingles […]
From May 11 through June 30, Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery will host “All Dressed in White”: The History of the American Wedding. The exhibit will take visitors back in time and show the history of the American wedding through fashion and objects. There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 11, from 5:30 […]
The inaugural Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo is just one of many activities planned for April 28 in Radford. Over 25 food trucks are scheduled to serve specialty food and treats in Radford’s waterfront Bisset Park. The event is being sponsored by Thai This Express, the Radford Chamber of Commerce, Radford University Athletics […]
Friends & Family Day and Gospel Celebration of the Year “2018” at New Mount Olive United Methodist Church 309 Russell Avenue in Radford on Sunday April 22. Service will begin at 3 p.m. with Guest of the Service Bishop Michael Penn, Choir, & Congregation of The Galilean House of Worship of Martinsville, Va. Special Praise […]
Women’s Weekend – Saturday, April 28, 2018 – Guest Speaker Sister Carlotta Lewis at First Baptist Church, New River, VA. (Workshop) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018 – Women in charge of 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service – Guest Speaker, Pastor Rosa Jones, Director of Collegiate and Young Professional Ministries at the […]
The Wilderness Road Ride is a bicycling event that takes place Saturday, May 26, 2018. The ride is scenic and historical adventure through southwest Virginia’s beautiful New River Valley and follows part of Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Road. This is a ride for the whole family to enjoy, with something for everyone— 4 routes to choose […]
The Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery is pleased to announce its newest gallery show, “Driven to Abstraction,” featuring the works of Ruth Cline and Shaun C. Whiteside. The opening reception will take place Friday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The show will be on display through June 1. Ruth Cline has always loved […]
Bisset Park in Radford is a natural backdrop for the 8th annual Native American Heritage Festival on April 14th, 2018. When the park was being excavated, Native American artifacts were found that dated back some 400-plus years and this festival aims to honor that heritage. Featured at this year’s Native American Heritage festival will be […]
The Radford University College of Visual & Performing Arts presents the 17th Annual Radford University International Guitar Festival on Friday, April 6, 2018 and Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Performance Hall located within the Covington Center on Radford University. The annual Radford University International Guitar Festival brings accomplished guitar players from around the world to […]
The Radford Chamber of Commerce presents the 2018 Radford Bunny Trail on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 11 am – 2 pm at various locations along Main Street in Radford, VA. Kids bring your baskets and hop into participating businesses in downtown Radford for fun treats from East to West Main Street. The Bunny Trail […]
The New River Valley Progressive Men’s Club presents their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Bisset Park in Radford, VA. This is an Easter Egg Hunt that is open to all children of the New River Valley. The plastic eggs will be filled with candy. There will also be three prize eggs. […]
