“Safe Swim for Second Graders,” new program by the Franklin County Y Gene Marrano September 23, 2014 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Natural foods co-op says renovated Market Square has been great for businessNext: Roanoke traffic: Railroad maintenance closes streets this week Related Stories 1 min read A Thread Through Roanoke: A portrait exhibition by Whitney C. Brock spotlights local leaders Denise Membreno May 27, 2025 1 min read Local artists asks to add color to City’s safe driving campaign Denise Membreno May 26, 2025 1 min read Suspect arrested following fatal shooting in Northwest Roanoke Web Staff May 26, 2025