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Radford, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Radford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Radfordās diesel prices stack up against the rest of Virginia
- What Radford softballās new head coach brings to the Highlanders
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Monday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Week ending July 18: Lowest diesel gas in Radford city reaches $4.09 (newrivervalleytimes.com) ā Radford drivers saw the cheapest reported diesel price hit $4.09 per gallon during the week ending July 18, with the cityās average around $4.70. The story compares those local prices with statewide and national fuel trends, explaining how global oil markets and refinery issues are keeping costs elevated. 
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ā¢ Joe Pound Tabbed as Next Leader of Radford Softball Program (radfordathletics.com) ā Radford University has named national championship-winning coach Joe Pound as the new head of the Highlanders softball program, aiming to contend for Big South titles. Poundās track record at St. Johns River State College and praise from peers suggest an aggressive, offense-minded era for Radford softball and a fresh point of pride for local fans. Ā Ā Ā
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Long Way Brewing Open ā Glencoe Mansion Museum & Gallery ā
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Family Book Club: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest ā
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Teen Tuesday Movie Night: Star Wars Original Trilogy ā
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The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco ā
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Evening Storytime for Families ā
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Make Protein Goals Easy (and Satisfying!) with Dietitian Rachael DeVaux ā
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GIANT. COOKIES. for teens ā
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
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Kids Activities: Mary Draper Ingles Storytime ā Glencoe Mansion Museum & Gallery ā
Glencoe Mansion: Museum & Gallery, 600 Unruh Dr, Radford
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Event Tent: "Fulfilling the Revolutionās Promise: The Civil War Service of the 102nd USCT" presented by Sharon Roger-Hepburn, PhD, of Radford University ā Glencoe Mansion Museum & Gallery ā
Glencoe Mansion: Museum & Gallery, 600 Unruh Dr, Radford
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Grief Support Group
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Warm Hearth Village Center 2387 Warm Hearth Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Summer Hip Hop Class for Adults
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
5:30 pm
Saturday July 25
Tuesday July 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This Baked salmon came out delicious...
cherry tomatoes, onion, jalepeno, lime juice, oregeno, dill, fresh cilantro...white wine...minced garlic, garlic powder, thyme, badia seasoning saltā¦ (Nextdoor Radford Riverside) - My Babies
Anyone wanna do a play date lol..they play good.. (Nextdoor Radford Riverside)
- Food City posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) - Student in Radford. Apply here.
- Virginia Department of Human Resource Management posted a job opening for Housekeeping Worker in Radford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Radford here.
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