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The Roanoke Chapter of Ryan's Case for Smiles was recently recognized by the national organization for completing 10,263 pillowcases for...

Photo by Shawn NowlinLeft to right: Hannah Patel, George Washington Carver Elementary, third-place finish; Parneet Gill, East Salem Elementary, second-place...

Submitted photoFincastle natives Laura and Dean Bower on opening day at the Catawba Farmers Market last year. The Catawba Valley...

Submitted photoDr. Valerie Banschbach Dr. Valerie Banschbach, professor and chair of environmental studies at Roanoke College, has received a 2019...

Submitted photoMichelle Darby The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce has named Michelle Darby as its new executive director. The Salem...

Salem City Council Monday night took steps to appropriate up to $5.1 million for capital improvements ranging from a radio...

Submitted photoLeft to right: Burks Logan, Frank Chapman, John Hildebrand and William Robertson. The Salem Museum and Historical Society recognized...

Senior Austin White instructing freshman Ebony Gray. Within the walls of Salem High School, there is a strong belief felt...

Submitted photo Dr. Fred Eichelman Dr. Fred Eichelman – a local author, former educator and historian – recently published Mrs. Hudson’s Cat, his...

Mark Levy, Director of the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School, delivering an encouraging message to students and their families.Photos by Shawn...