Red Cross makes a push to teach swim safety Starr Anderson July 9, 2014 1 minute read The American Red Cross is making a big effort to cut the number of drowning deaths in half with its centennial campaign. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more on the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Floyd Fest 13 is July 23-27Next: UPDATE: Crash on Rt. 311 in Roanoke Co. Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026