Developers, residents propose ideas for West Salem Body Shop
PHOTO BY SHAWN NOWLINMore than 75 people came to the Aug. 3 public forum to hear ideas for and ask...
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Congressmen receives “Sprit of Enterprise” award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Southeast Region
Bill Jones, Vice-Mayor of the City of Salem, talks with Congressman Morgan Griffith and Congressman Bob Goodlatte Clark Thomason of...
Read moreDelegate Greg Habeeb recognized by Virginia Chamber of Commerce as Distinguished Advocate for Virginia Business
Submitted photoDelegate Greg Habeeb winning his fifth business award since joining the House of Delegates in 2011. The Virginia Chamber...
Read moreFormer slave cemetery dedicates cross monuments
PHOTOS BY MEG HIBBERTVolunteers raised the money to pay for these three concrete crosses cast by the City of Salem...
Read moreSaving lives, one blood donation at a time
PHOTOS BY SHAWN NOWLINVirginia Blood Services Phlebotomist Kathryn Newman donating blood, something shedoes on a regular basis. Opinions can be...
Read moreA band competition like no other
Photos by Shawn Nowlin Spirit of Atlanta members. This year’s Summer Music Games attracted more than 3,000 people to the...
Read moreKroger donates to United Way of the Roanoke Valley
Submitted photoKroger check presentation. Kroger has donated more than $13,800 to the United Way of the Roanoke Valley from the...
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Virginia Vintage Comics and Collectibles Show
Submitted photo The Virginia Vintage Comics and Collectibles Show marks its 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 19 at the Salem,...
Read moreHealth Focus of SW VA Salem Distance Run Back in Virginia’s Blue Ridge
The 43rd Annual Health Focus of Southwest Virginia Salem Distance Run is Saturday, August 12. The 5K and 10K events...
Read moreTen questions with Jill Sluss, Salem – Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
A native of the Roanoke Valley, Jill Sluss worked in the marketing and communications industry for 25 years holding positions...
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