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In today's newsletter:
- Radford remembers a cherished community supporter.
- Explore how redistricting could reshape Virginia's political landscape
Today's riddle: What did Noah tell his sons about fishing off the ark? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with rain and drizzle, with a high of 45 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Chilly with rain, temps: high: 48, low: 45.
- Thursday: Breezy; a few morning showers, with a high of 54 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Radford Community Mourns the Loss of Dr. Elizabeth 'Betty' Dore (radfordathletics.com) — The Radford community is mourning the loss of Dr. Elizabeth 'Betty' Dore, a beloved supporter of Radford University Athletics. Known for her warmth and generosity, Dr. Dore impacted many lives and was a passionate advocate for student-athletes, leaving a lasting legacy in the community. 
• Democrats could draw maps to put every Virginia Republican representative in a blue district. Here's how. (cardinalnews.org) — The article discusses potential Democratic redistricting strategies in Virginia, highlighting how new maps could consolidate Democratic power by connecting college towns like Radford with other areas. It explores the implications for Republican representatives and the political landscape leading up to the 2026 elections.
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Upcoming Events in
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Storytime for Littles
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Storytime for Bigs
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Virtual Author Talk with Philippa Gregory
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Storytime for Littles
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Storytime for Bigs
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Spooky Teen Snacks & VR
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Waffles Club! A Young Writer's Group
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
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Halloween Storytime
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 29
Thursday October 30
🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting: Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 175 W Main St , Christiansburg
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Ribbon Cutting: CubeSmart
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 630 Cinnabar Road , Belview
12:00 pm -
Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council's Emerging Tech Conference
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center , 110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast , Roanoke
8:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting: Smith's Landing Apartments
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 870 Plantation Rd , Blacksburg
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 28
Wednesday October 29
Thursday October 30
Tuesday November 4
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CASE posted a job opening for Associate Director of Advancement for Athletics in Radford. Apply here.
- New River Valley Community Services posted a job opening for Direct Service Professional - Intensive - New Horizons (Overnight/Part-Time) in Radford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Radford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dublin- Wade Arnold "Doc" Davis (pcpatriot.com)
- The pawsitive impact of Volvo Trucks pet safety partnership (thetrucker.com)
- Duke swim and dive falls to Virginia Tech on the road (dukechronicle.com)
- Martin, Sophia Faith (nrvnews.com)
- Johnson, Dustin Allen (nrvnews.com)
- LewisGale, DEA host annual drug take-back events (wsls.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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