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Construction started to replace the Apperson Bridge over the Roanoke River at the Electric Road-Apperson intersection late last month. It’s...

INTERSTATE 81 I-81 IRONTO REST AREA CLOSED FOR PAVING - Weather permitting, between Monday, July 28 and Friday, August 1, paving...

The Losers Club: Held at the Salem Center but not just for seniors. All adults are welcome. Every Tuesday 5-6 p.m....

From the 1938 centennial edition of The Times-Register. When the new mortuary of John M. Oakey, Inc., of Roanoke was...

By Benita VanCleave Tiny Art Show: Saturday, July 19th, noon-2pm. It's impressive to see art that can be created on...

Civil War musician’s sword While not often used for combat, many soldiers, especially officers, were issued swords during the Civil...

Kite & Key, Antiques, Uniques & Vintage Finds is located at 827 W. Main Street. A new shop on West...

PHOTOS BY BRIAN HOFFMAN Fairgoers take in the sights, sounds and flavors of the 37th annual Salem Fair, which continues...

Cline and Justus Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) recently announced that Brooke Justus, an 11th-grade student at the...

RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation will host a series of public meetings July 14-17 to gather feedback regarding...