Help Save the Next Girl to benefit from self defense classes Gene Marrano February 18, 2019 1 min read Counter Response Protection Fitness on Electric Road in the Tanglewood area wants to empower the area’s young women. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the free self defense classes for students. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia survives scare vs Notre DameNext: City manager defends bus station relocation Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025