Council 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...
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Roanoke 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...
Read moreSalem City Council candidates talk issues
Salem City Council candidates gathered at the Salem Civic Center on Tuesday afternoon for the first public forum of the...
Read moreKite festival soars
Professional flyer Paul Dugard shows off his skills. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Kite enthusiasts, young and old, made their way to...
Read moreSHS forensics: 11 years as champions
The SHS forensics team celebrates 11 years of championship victories. Photos by Kiersten Johnson.For 11 consecutive years, the Salem High...
Read moreHoward, building business and saving lives
Howard opened ARCpoint Labs in Salem in 2013. Photo by Kelsey Bartlett.Jeff Howard’s life has never been boring. After graduating...
Read moreAfter 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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