Salem participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Photo by Shawn NowlinSlyvia Lamb turning in some prescription drugs to Officer Chris Shelor. Last Saturday, October 28, was National...
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Business changes coming to older Salem buildings
Courtesy of City of Salem.This concept by Robin Poteet shows how the façade of the building where Brooks-Byrd pharmacy is...
Read moreDAR members, community participate in Fort Lewis marker rededication ceremony
Photo by Shawn NowlinFort Lewis DAR members and state representatives (l-r) Rickie McKenny, MaryAnn Hollandsworth, Emmalee Morris, Becky Rogers (rep),...
Read morePups play at 15-year-old Poodle’s party
Photo(s) by Shawn Nowlin Poodle Party hostess Marjorie Gordon celebrates with 15-year-old Standard Poodle Guinivere at Marjorie and Barry...
Read moreSalem’s two high schools come together for one great cause
Photo(s) by Shawn Nowlin Nash Lakin (hand raised) and his cornhole partner, Kaitlin Litz. Michael Elder Lindsay Ruch and her...
Read moreTen questions with Vickie Sword, Salem Parks & Recreation Department Program Supervisor
Vickie Sword is someone who loves life and takes tremendous pride in living it to the fullest! The mother...
Read moreCandidates for City Treasurer make their pitch during public forum
Photos by Shawn Nowlin Danielle Crawford “It’s been said that 80 percent of success is just showing up. I am...
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PANEL TO DISCUSS PLANNING FOR DEATH “Celebrating Living While Dying” is the theme of a panel presentation scheduled...
Read moreTen questions with Wes Thomas, East Salem Elementary Assistant Principal
Wes Thomas is the Assistant Principal at East Salem Elementary School. A native of Grayson County, Thomas has spent...
Read moreEnsuring that Livestock and Poultry Exhibited at Virginia’s Fairs Are Healthy and Disease Free
Submitted photo Fair season is a busy time of year for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)....
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