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TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly): All ages are invited to participate in the non-judgmental program at the Salem Senior Center...

Roanoke— The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission has announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 General Assembly session. The commission said...

The Annual Lighting of the City of Salem Christmas Tree will be on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. on...

  Salem Museum Assistant Director Hunter Haskins.Courtesy photo Discover a secret chapter in Virginia’s Reconstruction era history with “Readjusting the...

Over 200 organizations that operate food distribution programs with Feeding Southwest Virginia came together for the event. Courtesy photo By...

VCCS Senior Vice Chancellor Craig Herndon (from left), honors Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College. Sandel received...

    Christine, our circulation manager, and I were discussing getting ready for Thanksgiving. She will have a houseful and need to...

Antique coffee grinder Courtesy photo Coffee is an important part of many morning routines.  Long before the days of buying coffee...

On Sunday, Nov. 3, 18 youth, three pastors and seven adult helpers from Central United Methodist, College Lutheran and Salem Presbyterian...

“The Letter” by Walter Biggs. Courtesy photo As interest in the career of noted twentieth century illustrator and Salemite Walter Biggs...