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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026
