Remembering Salem 2017: Bluegrass fundraiser helps raise money for local man with rare cancer
Photo by Shawn Nowlin Some of the many friends and family members rooting for Jey. (Published on March 16, 2017)...
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Remembering Salem 2017: Thousands gather at Green Hill Park for annual kite festival
Photo by Shawn NowlinFestivalgoers Samone Lewis, Preston Lewis and Peyton Lewis. (Published on April 27, 2017) On Saturday, April 15,...
Read moreGirls’ running program makes having fun no sweat
Left to right: Angela Diemel (teacher/running buddy), Ka’ili Sagapolu (participant) and Angie Davidson (teacher/running buddy). Community running buddies (l-r) Brian...
Read moreComposer with Salem ties debuts opera in Romania next week
Aaron Garber composed the chamber opera "Romania: Revolution 1989" that makes its debut in Romania on Dec. 13. A Virginia...
Read moreThousands attend annual Salem Christmas Parade
Giant Salem Veterans Affair Medical Center float.Photos by Shawn Nowlin Last Friday’s Salem Christmas Parade traveled along a 3.2-mile route,...
Read moreRC students see living history through slave eyes
Photo by Ashley EaglesonRoanoke College professors, Slave Dwelling Project founder Joseph McGill and participants in the “Behind the Big House”...
Read moreTen questions with David Gregory, City of Salem employee for over three decades
What’s the history between you and the City of Salem? I've been employed by the City of Salem Schools for...
Read more2017 Gingerbread Festival
Photos by Mike Stevens Another creative gingerbread design that attracted a lot of attention. One of many eye-catching designs. People...
Read moreCollecting peanut butter to help those in need
Submitted photoBlais, Gerken and McDaniel family members. Diana Gerken has always had a desire to be of help to others....
Read moreSalem VFW Post supports local veterans
Photo by John M. KoelschGary Manning and Mike Rindorf finishing up their handicap ramp project. Salem VFW Post 12154...
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