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Photo courtesy of Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College basketball players greeting pupils as they arrive on campus. Third-graders from East Salem, South...

Photo by Meg HibbertRoanoke County Officer of the Year J.L. Monson’s cheering section included his wife Morgan, and baby girl...

Submitted photoOfficer Joe Holder The Salem Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2018 is known for his ability to...

Submitted photoDon Butzer The Roanoke County School Board has selected Catawba District member Don Butzer to serve as the chairman...

Over 150 people packed into the 8,000 square foot gym on grand opening day. Approximately 100 people participated in a...

Submitted photoFrom left to right, Coach Chris Overfelt, Matthew Carter, Ryan Towles, Garrett Abshire, Ryan Lyles and Tanner Pruzan. The...

Photos by Shawn Nowlin Since 1995, Salem residents Charles and Pam Burke have kept their Christmas decorations up until January....

Pamela Irvine, FASWVA CEO (right), describes the importance of the new Mobile Meals to Feed the Hungry vehicle alongside Alan...

Photo by Shawn NowlinMac & Bob’s filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. Since then, co-owner Bob Rotanz says business has...

Submitted photoThe Annual Salem Championship Stampede Rodeo usually attracts approximately 1,500 attendees. Ready to meet the beast? Bull riders Tyler...