Deputy Clerk Judy Cabaniss (left) and Clerk of Court Theresa Childress, who have 92 years of combined experience, are retiring...

Dr. Ayn Welleford (right) and her mother, Margaret Welleford, sporting their "disrupt ageism" shirts. Submitted photo.A 1986 Salem High School...

Glenvar Principal Joe Hafey speaks to the crowd at Friday’s ribbon cutting. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Glenvar High School was decked...

- Dr. Martha Kuchar will be traveling to Moldova in the fall to teach business and writing courses. Submitted photo.When...

Salem City Council members unanimously approved a $75,765,556 fiscal year 2016-17 general fund budget at their Monday night meeting. The...

Sarah Morris during Saturday’s commencement day. Submitted photo.Sarah Morris said she feels lucky to land a job right after college....

Mark Henrickson (left) presents Dr. Tom Fame with the “Citizen of the Year” award at last Thursday’s Rotary Club meeting....

McCrumb at her Catawba home. Submitted photo.Local author Sharyn McCrumb, best known for her Appalachian “Ballad” novels, is proving that...

Bill Jones Jane Johnson James MartinPolitical newcomer James Martin and incumbents Jane Johnson and Bill Jones obtained the three open...

Salem City Council candidates gathered at the Salem Civic Center on Tuesday afternoon for the first public forum of the...