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This bell was used to signal class changes at the Carver School from 1940-1966.   In the words of Fran...

Post trip meal     One of the things I enjoy during the summer is traveling. Trips to the beach are usually...

This squirrel not only found a swing to relax on in Salem last week but enjoyed some sunflower seeds to...

Salem’s teachers and support staff members returned to work this week to make sure their respective classrooms are all set...

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

INTERSTATE 81      INTERSTATE 81 LANE WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXIT 137 TO EXIT 141 – The $179 million design-build project to...

Roanoke College has been named a Military Friendly® School through G.I. Jobs magazine and Viqtory publishing, according to a recent...

Nominations are now open for the annual Charles Brown Award, given to an outstanding Salem resident who has made a...

Ferguson. Photo by Edmee CR Hasler. By Edmee CR Hasler Frances Ferguson, executive director at the Salem Museum & Historical...

Carol Manor and her dog, Patrick. Photos by Aila Boyd. Aila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com The Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show was...