Two SHS band members make the ‘big leagues’
Pictured, from left, are junior Trey McDearmon, SHS band director Chris Wilkes and sophomore Cameron Parrish. Photo by Kelsey Bartlett.Two...
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Saying goodbye to 92 years of clerk experience
Deputy Clerk Judy Cabaniss (left) and Clerk of Court Theresa Childress, who have 92 years of combined experience, are retiring...
Read moreAyn against ageism
Dr. Ayn Welleford (right) and her mother, Margaret Welleford, sporting their "disrupt ageism" shirts. Submitted photo.A 1986 Salem High School...
Read moreGlenvar High School unveils renovations
Glenvar Principal Joe Hafey speaks to the crowd at Friday’s ribbon cutting. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Glenvar High School was decked...
Read moreKuchar receives second Fulbright Scholar award
- Dr. Martha Kuchar will be traveling to Moldova in the fall to teach business and writing courses. Submitted photo.When...
Read moreCouncil approves $75 million budget
Salem City Council members unanimously approved a $75,765,556 fiscal year 2016-17 general fund budget at their Monday night meeting. The...
Read moreRoanoke College grad to go from Salem to Japan
Sarah Morris during Saturday’s commencement day. Submitted photo.Sarah Morris said she feels lucky to land a job right after college....
Read moreSalem allergist named Rotary “Citizen of the Year”
Mark Henrickson (left) presents Dr. Tom Fame with the “Citizen of the Year” award at last Thursday’s Rotary Club meeting....
Read moreMcCrumb set to premiere latest novel in Salem
McCrumb at her Catawba home. Submitted photo.Local author Sharyn McCrumb, best known for her Appalachian “Ballad” novels, is proving that...
Read moreJones, Johnson and Martin land council seats
Bill Jones Jane Johnson James MartinPolitical newcomer James Martin and incumbents Jane Johnson and Bill Jones obtained the three open...
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