All new Backpack Run returning to Green Hill Park in March
The Backpack Run, presented by the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation, is back and all new. This year’s Backpack...
North Cross School Earns AP® Computer Science A Female Diversity Award
North Cross School recently earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer...
SBA proposes rule to eliminate regulations that exclude faith-based organizations from seven SBA programs
~ Public comments due by February 18, 2021 ~ The U.S. Small Business Administration invites public comment on a proposed rule...
STR Calendar
The City of Salem has been monitoring the potential spread of COVID-19, and like you, we have been processing a...
Let’s play ball’: Salem students, parents passionately advocate for return of high school sports
Photo by Brian HoffmanSalem High basketball and football players gathered before the start of a school board meeting on January...
Protestors frustrated with Rep. Morgan Griffith peacefully march to his Salem office
Photo by Shawn NowlinProtestors, demanding he resign for his support of Donald Trump, display signs in front of Rep. Morgan...
Moose collect coats, hats, gloves to give away
Meg Hibbert Contributing writer Winter will be a little less chilly for scores of Salem and Roanoke County residents, thanks...
A message of healing, hope and unity for the community
Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org Photo by Shawn NowlinFormer educator Anita Price telling a powerful story about the grace of Dr. Martin...
Field of Dreams receives much needed grant
It’s often said that it takes months to move a lot of dirt. The project at the Field of Dreams...
Expansion of Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve protects forest, strengthens ecosystem services
Photo by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.Piratebush (Buckleya distichophylla) is a globally rare shrub that thrives at Poor Mountain...