Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr. (left), Salem Commonwealth's Attorney Tom Bowers, and Salem Mayor Renee Turk '77 pictured at the 2025 Salem Appreciation Breakfast. Longtime Salem Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Bowers was honored last week with the 2025 Charles R. Brown Award, which recognizes Salem residents who have made significant professional and civic contributions to the community’s quality of life. The award is named for Roanoke College’s first dean and a former mayor of Salem. Bowers received the award last Wednesday at the Salem Appreciation Breakfast, which is hosted by Roanoke College each year to celebrate the strong, collaborative relationship...