“Safe Swim for Second Graders,” new program by the Franklin County Y Gene Marrano September 23, 2014 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Natural foods co-op says renovated Market Square has been great for businessNext: Roanoke traffic: Railroad maintenance closes streets this week Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0