RC women fall in ODAC semifinals
The Roanoke College women were eliminated from the ODAC soccer tournament with a 2-1 loss to Lynchburg in Virginia Beach Saturday. The match was...
Comedy show benefits Amy Daulton Scholarship Fund
Photos by Shawn Nowlin
Tuesday, August 29, would have been Amy Daulton’s 45th birthday. Those who knew her best say that she had a big smile...
Lack of sales forces the closing of Givens Books
Photos by Shawn Nowlin
After being a staple in the Salem community for more than thirty years, Givens Books officially closed their doors on July...
‘Ride for Life’ continues to aid cancer fight
Photos by Shawn Nowlin
It’s the kind of generosity that makes movies and novels so heartwarming. People of all backgrounds coming together for a common...
Friends rally to raise funds for brave Salem girl
Loved ones – both family members and friends – gathered at Salem’s Riverside Church on June 29 to participate in a paint fundraiser for Remington...
Poodle skirts, juke box set mood for Happy Days All Day at The Oaks
Photos by Meg Hibbert
It was “Shake, Rattle and Roll” at The Oaks’ residents spring party at Richfield Retirement community. There were plenty of poodle...
A quartet of talented comedians entertain thousands at Salem Civic Center
Just weeks after kickstarting the Southern Momma Comedy Tour in Pensacola (FL), headliner Darren Knight and his opening acts – Gary Cargal, Jerry Harvey...
Maintaining the fun in fundraising
Photos by Brett Robbins
It’s about 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, and Brett Robbins, Public Affairs Officer for Salem VA Medical Center, along with his colleagues are ready...
Fort Lewis Elementary Easter egg hunt
Richard Smith Contributing writer
An Easter egg hunt took place on the grounds of Fort Lewis Elementary School on Saturday, April 16. The event was...
Soltis named principal at Glenvar High School
Glenvar Middle School Principal returns to Glenvar High School
Chuck Lionberger
Contributing writer
The Roanoke County School Board has named Jamie Soltis as the new principal at...