Salem 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...
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Kite festival soars
Professional flyer Paul Dugard shows off his skills. Photos by Kelsey Bartlett.Kite enthusiasts, young and old, made their way to...
Read moreSHS 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 moreHoward, 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 moreAfter 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 moreSalem 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 moreCelebrating 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 moreMoving forward after loss
Myers family seeks to help others The Myers family– Norma, Steven and Carlan–hold a photo of Aaron. Photo courtesy Carilion...
Read moreSalem local boasts literature’s practical purposes
By Peter Morgan Intern Professor and chairperson of Roanoke College’s English department Martha Kuchar has spent the last few years...
Read moreCouncil opposes party identification bill
On Monday night, Salem City Council members made it clear that they believe local government is no place for partisan...
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