“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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Virginia native to be key part of AEW show in Roanoke Clark Palmer August 8, 2025 1 min read DRI releases annual report Denise Membreno August 8, 2025 1 min read Come out to touch a truck, smash a junk car or ride a bucket truck! Denise Membreno August 7, 2025