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

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

Design is underway with construction expected to begin in fall 2025 The Commonwealth Transportation Board at its July 16 meeting...

Bradley Edmee CR Hasler Contributing writer The Salem City School Board convened on July 9 to reorganize for the upcoming...

The Lake Spring resort and Lakeside Amusement Park offered cool spots to take a dip. Courtesy photo The Salem Museum...

Ellison Courtesy photo Jay Ellison will serve as Roanoke College’s new vice president for Student Success and the Roanoke Experience. A...

Stewart. Courtesy photo. Roanoke College recently announced Nathan “Nate” Stewart ’03 will be joining the institution as its vice president...

Despite oppressive heat, officials said the 2024 Salem Fair was a success over the course of its 12-day run. The...

Scruggs. Courtesy photo. ROANOKE—Officials with the Bobby Scruggs Charitable Foundation recently announced the winners of its scholarships for 2024.  ...

Scouts working on their badges at Camp Powhatan recently reviewed copies of local newspapers. “They are essential for multiple of...