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Salem native Nathan Auldridge will travel to the DNC this month.For most of 2005, Nathan Auldridge was a carefree college...

The new emblem is designed by Erin Barger of SFD. Submitted photos. The fire department’s current patch will be replaced...

Pictured (from left), are Salem City Council members James Martin, Councilwoman Jane Johnson, Mayor Randy Foley, Vice Mayor John Givens...

Pictured are (from left) union members Margie Loudermilk, President Anita Campbell, and past president, Teressa Altic. Photo by Kelsey Bartlett.Around...

Jeremy Hartman shows off the city’s new hive. Photos by Mike Stevens.Downtown Salem is buzzing. Thanks to two men with...

Pictured, from left, are junior Trey McDearmon, SHS band director Chris Wilkes and sophomore Cameron Parrish. Photo by Kelsey Bartlett.Two...

Deputy Clerk Judy Cabaniss (left) and Clerk of Court Theresa Childress, who have 92 years of combined experience, are retiring...

Dr. Ayn Welleford (right) and her mother, Margaret Welleford, sporting their "disrupt ageism" shirts. Submitted photo.A 1986 Salem High School...

Glenvar Principal Joe Hafey speaks to the crowd at Friday’s ribbon cutting. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Glenvar High School was decked...

- Dr. Martha Kuchar will be traveling to Moldova in the fall to teach business and writing courses. Submitted photo.When...