“Safe Swim for Second Graders,” new program by the Franklin County Y Gene Marrano September 23, 2014 1 min read Its called “Safe Swim for Second Graders,” … an ambitious new program by the Franklin County YMCA that is teaching youngsters how to be safe in the water. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Natural foods co-op says renovated Market Square has been great for businessNext: Roanoke traffic: Railroad maintenance closes streets this week Related Stories 1 min read The 24th annual Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns this Friday through Sunday Gene Marrano May 28, 2025 1 min read Roanoke College, TMEIC will partner on engineering scholarships Gene Marrano May 28, 2025 1 min read Art and Leadership portraits at Art on 1st, Sidewalk Art Show and the Lebanese Festival Gene Marrano May 28, 2025