“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: 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 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 3 min read Election 2025: How the Roanoke Valley voted Ian Price November 4, 2025 2 min read Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race Ian Price November 4, 2025