Simulated Civil Rights marches held last week
Roanoke College celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day last week with a number of events. On Friday, simulated Civil Rights marches were held on the campus. The...
Read moreRoanoke College celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day last week with a number of events. On Friday, simulated Civil Rights marches were held on the campus. The...
Read moreBob Rotanz, often called “The Mayor of Main Street” for his community involvement and selflessness, receives a “Salem Salutes” award from Salem City Council Jan. 23. With Rotanz, fourth from left, are Councilmembers Randy Foley, Vice Mayor Jim Wallace, Mayor...
Read moreCourtesy photo Barn Cat Buddies adoption is hoping someone will take 2-year-old Tink home. She is spayed and her shots are up to date. “She is a sweet-sweet girl,” the group shared. Their website is www.barncatbuddies.org or check them out on Facebook. The...
Read moreFamous Captain Abraham Hupp One Of First Organizers Of Military Companies From the 1938 centennial edition of The Times-Register Records of early militia companies of Roanoke county have been preserved and these records show that soon after the formation of...
Read morePhoto courtesy of John King Glenvar Rotarians Fred Hotz, second from left, and Meg Hibbert received a second Paul Harris Fellow Award at the club’s Jan. 17 meeting. With them are Glenvar Rotary President Lewis Barker, right, and Glenvar Rotary...
Read moreAila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com A structure fire at 1236 West Main Street in Salem early Saturday morning caused significant damage to the structure and injured an occupant, according to a new release from the Salem Fire & EMS Department. The department...
Read moreAila Boyd aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com A day of service was held on Monday by Roanoke College in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Photo by Aila Boyd Roanoke College is recognizing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with week with a number...
Read moreFrom The Times-Register archives Roanoke Navigation Company Chartered By Legislature In 1815-Only One Craft Ever Traveled Over 244 Mile Stretch From the 1938 centennial edition of The Times-Register In the first quarter of the past century the matter of river...
Read moreSalem High School fireCourtesy of Salem Museum Ninety-two years ago today, a disastrous fire broke out in one of Salem’s most important buildings. Faulty electrical wiring was blamed for the fire that nearly destroyed Salem High School, located then on...
Read moreBRIDGEWATER—Nearly 550 students at Bridgewater College were named to the fall 2022 Dean’s List, which was announced by Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Leona A. Sevick. Students on the Dean’s List have attained a 3.4 or better grade point...
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