Moran receiving his scholarship. Aila Boyd The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce honored local students and businesses Friday evening at its annual Business Showcase and Registered Apprentice Signing Night, held at Salem RidgeYaks Stadium. Jacob Moran, a senior at Salem High School pursuing a career in welding, received a $2,000 Foundation Scholarship from the chamber. Gabe Gomez was also named a scholarship recipient. “Jacob’s dedication to the craft of welding exemplifies exactly the kind of skilled, homegrown talent our community needs to thrive,” said Amanda Livingston, president of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to invest in...