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Aaron Garber composed the chamber opera "Romania: Revolution 1989" that makes its debut in Romania on Dec. 13. A Virginia...

Giant Salem Veterans Affair Medical Center float.Photos by Shawn Nowlin  Last Friday’s Salem Christmas Parade traveled along a 3.2-mile route,...

Photo by Ashley EaglesonRoanoke College professors, Slave Dwelling Project founder Joseph McGill and participants in the “Behind the Big House”...

What’s the history between you and the City of Salem? I've been employed by the City of Salem Schools for...

Photos by Mike Stevens Another creative gingerbread design that attracted a lot of attention. One of many eye-catching designs. People...

Submitted photoBlais, Gerken and McDaniel family members. Diana Gerken has always had a desire to be of help to others....

  Photo by John M. KoelschGary Manning and Mike Rindorf finishing up their handicap ramp project. Salem VFW Post 12154...

  Richfield Living President & CEO George Child delivers opening remarks at the community’s “Celebration of Life & Lights,” a...

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS   Salem Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., dinner and a program, Salem Civic Center.   SECOND MONDAY...

The Salem Museum’s Historic Salem Christmas ornaments series is extremely popular year after year as gifts for local residents and...