Contract awarded for Route 220 Bridge replacement in Roanoke County
The Commonwealth Transportation Board at its September 20 meeting in Reston awarded a contract worth approximately $13.1 million to Charlottesville-based...
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Several ‘warriors’ battle through Salem Marine Mud Run
Sergeant TeJada giving future Marines some instructions. PHOTO BY SHAWN NOWLIN Throughout the last 23 years the Salem Marine Mud...
Read moreCollege fair exposes hundreds of area students to future opportunities
Morgan and Mike Thompson. PHOTOS BY SHAWN NOWLINDawn and Leila Bryant. Samone and Sara Lewis. A normal week for Jordan...
Read moreApple butter making brings together friends, community
PHOTO BY MEG HIBBERTSalem Museum Docent Julie Chapman trims peel offGolden Delicious apples fresh from trees at Wade’sOrchard for apple...
Read moreRoanoke College campus security charge Mayor Randy Foley with public intoxication
Mayor Foley SUBMITTED PHOTO Around 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, Salem Mayor Randy Foley was arrested and charged with...
Read moreSalem Spartan Band uniforms come marching in
Photos by Shawn Nowlin Saxophones and Sousaphones warming up at a recent band competition. Austin Jennings playing the flute. Members...
Read moreCommunity gathers to celebrate Warbirds over Salem
P-51 Mustang modeled after the old crow Bud Anderson fighter ace. Plane by Kevin Grapes WW2 Hawter Hurricane part of...
Read more‘A blast from the past’ – I Love The 90s Music Tour returns to Salem
Tone Loc performing one of his many hits. People of all ages and backgrounds enjoying the show. Treach from...
Read moreTen questions with Derrick Smith, Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club Vice President
This week’s Q&A participant hails from Houston, TX. Derrick Smith and his family moved to Salem two years ago and...
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