YMCA to provide emergency childcare for essential personnel
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge will provide Camp Hope, an emergency childcare program for essential personnel, in the upcoming...
Craig County honors Vietnam Veterans
The 2019 local history book published by Craig County Historical Society, which sells for $10, is devoted to Craig County...
Council meets under pandemic restrictions
Meg Hibbert Contributing writer Photo by Meg HibbertMembers of Salem City Council observe pandemic distance guidelines as they study items...
Local woman uses past to inspire others, work towards menstrual equity
Shawn Nowlin |shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org Supporters of Pads for Poverty are committed to making a difference in the community.Submitted photos Lyndsey Mills...
Northam cancels school year, orders some businesses closed
Virginia public schools will remain closed for the rest of the current school year and certain types of businesses, like...
Police Report
The Salem Police Department reported the following people were arrested and charged March 10–16. Arrest indicates an accusation, and defendants...
Roanoke County to close all buildings to the public in response to coronavirus concerns
Beginning Monday, March 23, all Roanoke County buildings will be closed to the public. All business will be done by...
Small fire at Salem Hardee’s put out in minutes
Photo by Shawn Nowlin Individuals who drove down Main Street Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m. likely noticed the firefighters, police...
Salem Council member James Martin talks goals, city’s future ahead of election
Shawn Nowlin | shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org Submitted photo James Martin Some of the best advice James Martin has ever received came from...