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Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton (from left), artist Whitney Brock, community leader Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop and Roanoke College...

The Glenvar High School Class of 1974 held its 50th reunion over the weekend. Courtesy photo.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly): All ages are invited to participate in the non-judgmental program at the Salem Senior Center...

The Salem VA Health Care System has announced the celebration of its 90th anniversary, marking nearly a century of dedicated...

INTERSTATE 81      INTERSTATE 81 LANE WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXIT 137 TO EXIT 141 – The $179 million design-build project to...

The congregation on Sunday, Oct. 6. A lunch was had after the service. Those present looking at historical photos of...

Greg Doyle is retiring from the family-owned repair shop that has been a staple in the community since 1962.  Picture...

Salem City Council approves zoning changes for Smoke Shops and hears public input on School Board appointments The Salem City...

Even though Salem’s top tourism driver, The Moyer Sports Complex, was closed for renovations, visitor spending for Salem in 2023...

Professional cowboys and cowgirls, many from the Virginia area, will be competing in rodeo’s most popular events, sanctioned by the...