McCrumb 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...
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Jones, 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 moreDetailsSalem 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 moreDetailsKite festival soars
Professional flyer Paul Dugard shows off his skills. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Kite enthusiasts, young and old, made their way to...
Read moreDetailsSHS 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 moreDetailsHoward, 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 moreDetailsAfter 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...
Read moreDetailsSalem Farmers Market opens Saturday with new manager
New Salem Farmers Market Manager Kelly McKeown, right, meets sourdough bread baker Betty Bowles of Goodview, of Bowles Family Farm,...
Read moreDetailsCelebrating Vietnam veterans, 50 years later
Monday night’s ceremony began with a presentation of the colors. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Nearly 200 Vietnam War veterans and their...
Read moreDetailsMoving forward after loss
Myers family seeks to help others The Myers family– Norma, Steven and Carlan–hold a photo of Aaron. Photo courtesy Carilion...
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