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by Shawn Nowlin At approximately 2 p.m. on March 30, Governor Ralph Northam issued a statewide stay at home order....

Having access to reliable transportation is a luxury that is not afforded to everyone. Thousands of people throughout the Roanoke...

When John Wright became the Band Director at Salem High School four years ago, his main objective was to help...

Meg Hibbert Contributing writer Photo by the City of SalemSalem Counsel Steve Yost answers a question during the called meeting...

The Salem Police Department reported the following people were arrested and charged March 17–23. Arrest indicates an accusation, and defendants...

Submitted photoJames Simpson Award recipients. Front row, left to right, Peggy Shifflett, Laura Norris and Ginny Savage. Back row, left...

 The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge will provide Camp Hope, an emergency childcare program for essential personnel, in the upcoming...

Meg Hibbert Contributing writer Photo by Meg HibbertMembers of Salem City Council observe pandemic distance guidelines as they study items...

Shawn Nowlin |shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org Supporters of Pads for Poverty are committed to making a difference in the community.Submitted photos Lyndsey Mills...

Virginia public schools will remain closed for the rest of the current school year and certain types of businesses, like...