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The Salem Police Department reported the following people were arrested and charged March 17–23. Arrest indicates an accusation, and defendants...

Submitted photoJames Simpson Award recipients. Front row, left to right, Peggy Shifflett, Laura Norris and Ginny Savage. Back row, left...

 The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge will provide Camp Hope, an emergency childcare program for essential personnel, in the upcoming...

Meg Hibbert Contributing writer Photo by Meg HibbertMembers of Salem City Council observe pandemic distance guidelines as they study items...

Shawn Nowlin |[email protected] Supporters of Pads for Poverty are committed to making a difference in the community.Submitted photos Lyndsey Mills...

Virginia public schools will remain closed for the rest of the current school year and certain types of businesses, like...

The Salem Police Department reported the following people were arrested and charged March 10–16. Arrest indicates an accusation, and defendants...

Beginning Monday, March 23, all Roanoke County buildings will be closed to the public. All business will be done by...

Photo by Shawn Nowlin Individuals who drove down Main Street Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m. likely noticed the firefighters, police...

Shawn Nowlin | [email protected] Submitted photo James Martin Some of the best advice James Martin has ever received came from...