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SHS performers shine Salem High School theatre students perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” From left: Noah Sherman, Ben Galbreath, Ben...

By T.W. Brockenbrough The Retreat Apartments, a smoke-free living complex, is under construction near Salem exit 141. Submitted photo. Construction...

By Sam Wall Many Salem City School employees were honored at Monday's meeting. From left: Jerry Hall, Susan Young, Eileen...

Regina Meredith of Salem High School has been named “Counselor of the Year.”Submitted photo. Regina Meredith, Salem High School’s Counseling...

Roanoke College students united last Friday for a 24-hour gaming marathon to raise money for Extra Life, a charity that...

A three-war veteran reminisces Bill Morris has served in three wars in his lifetime. It is rare for someone to...

WWII Vet reminisces Carl Pollard of Salem served in the Navy Air Force during World War II. Photo by Kelsey...

Conservative pastor wins school board seat It was a hard-fought race down to the wire Tuesday in Roanoke County’s Catawba...

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow team, from left: (front row) Alex Bradford, Austin Martin, Braydan Dorren, Carter Lawrence; (back row)...

Karen Robertson of Salem was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago, and has made it her mission to encourage...