Red Cross makes a push to teach swim safety Starr Anderson July 9, 2014 1 min 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. About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Floyd Fest 13 is July 23-27Next: UPDATE: Crash on Rt. 311 in Roanoke Co. Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025