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šŸŒ± Radfordā€™s Head Start provider just received a new federal funding boost

Radford, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Radford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Radfordā€™s Head Start provider just received a new federal funding boost
  • How Radfordā€™s 9/11 tribute is funding local heroes all year
  • How big is Radford Universityā€™s new e-sports arena inside campus?

Also on today's calendar: 1218 Ventures Food Truck and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start (nrvnews.com) ā€” New River Community Action in Radford is receiving $69,434 in new federal Head Start funding, part of more than $339,000 awarded across Southwest Virginia. This boost helps sustain early childhood and family services for local Ninth District families, reinforcing support for young children and parents who rely on Head Start programs in and around Radford.
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2. NRV communities commemorate September 11 anniversary (radfordnewsjournal.com) ā€” Radford community groups recently hosted an ā€œA Tribute to Heroesā€ ceremony at Glencoe Mansion, featuring remarks from the mayor, police chief, and local veterans to mark the 9/11 anniversary. The project, led by Radford Noon Rotary, also raises money for numerous Radford-focused causes, from scholarships and Daily Bread to the womenā€™s resource center and local veteransā€™ support.
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3. Students flock to Radford's new $1.2 million, 10,000 sq. ft. e-sports facility (wdbj7.com) ā€” Radford University students now have free daily access to a massive new 10,000-square-foot e-sports facility packed with 80 PCs and open noon to midnight. The $1.2 million center is already drawing huge interest, supporting competitive teams, and even offering a 15-credit e-sports services minor thatā€™s helping attract new students to Radford.
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4. Radford University marks third consecutive year of enrollment growth (radfordnewsjournal.com) ā€” Radford University is reporting its third straight year of enrollment growth, reaching 7,917 students this fall and setting records for freshman retention and key graduate programs. With most students coming from Virginia and strong gains in nursing and health fields, the university is deepening its role as a major educational and workforce engine for the Radford community.
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5. SNHU Announces Summer 2026 President's List (pcpatriot.com) ā€” Several Radford students have earned a spot on Southern New Hampshire Universityā€™s Summer 2026 Presidentā€™s List, including Ashley Pruett, Thomas Floyd, and Daniel Viers of ZIP code 24141. Their academic achievement recognizes full-time students who maintained at least a 3.7 GPA, offering a proud moment for local families and a reminder of Radfordā€™s growing presence in online higher education.
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Ok Radford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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