After 25 years downtown, Countryside Classics moves on
Countryside Classics is closing after 25 years. File photo.Sitting in his “bullpen” behind the main counter, Bob May reflects on...
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Salem Farmers Market opens Saturday with new manager
New Salem Farmers Market Manager Kelly McKeown, right, meets sourdough bread baker Betty Bowles of Goodview, of Bowles Family Farm,...
Read moreCelebrating Vietnam veterans, 50 years later
Monday night’s ceremony began with a presentation of the colors. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Nearly 200 Vietnam War veterans and their...
Read moreMoving forward after loss
Myers family seeks to help others The Myers family– Norma, Steven and Carlan–hold a photo of Aaron. Photo courtesy Carilion...
Read moreSalem local boasts literature’s practical purposes
By Peter Morgan Intern Professor and chairperson of Roanoke College’s English department Martha Kuchar has spent the last few years...
Read moreCouncil opposes party identification bill
On Monday night, Salem City Council members made it clear that they believe local government is no place for partisan...
Read moreTabernacle Baptist Church gifts facility to CommUNITY Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church, located on East Main Street in Salem, has closed its doors, and CommUNITY Church will reopen in...
Read moreJohn M. Oakey & Son and Salem Fire & EMS initiate mailer program
John M. Oakey & Son President Cathie Thomas and Salem Fire & EMS Chief John Prillaman talk about the benefits...
Read moreCouncil adopts crash collision center; members discuss FY 2016-17 budget
At their Monday night meeting, Salem City Council members paved the way for Salem to to join Roanoke in creating...
Read moreHenderson named ‘2015 Fire Chief of the Year’
Chief Woody Henderson with his 2015 Fire Chief of the Year award. Submitted photo.Fort Lewis Volunteer Fire Chief Woody Henderson...
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