By Shawn Nowlin, shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org When an organization invests in the community, the possibilities are endless. The Salem Kiwanis Club, established in 1921, recently celebrated 100 years of community service. Former and current Club members gathered at Longwood Park on September...
Read moreEast Hill Cemetery comes alive after dark just once a year! The Salem Museum welcomes the living back to the cemetery once again on October 1 and 2. Tour the historic graveyard and meet notable characters from Salem’s past. These...
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Dr. Jennifer Knips The Virginia Office of the State Inspector General recently announced Dr. Jennifer Knips as its new medical officer. In this new role, Knips will identify areas of risk and review medical care related to critical incidents and...
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On Labor Day, Jesse Sowers, a young Roanoke County farmer, was seriously injured while raking hay on a Catawba farm. While going up an incline, the tractor stalled, rolled back and jackknifed, causing the tractor to turn over on Jesse. ...
Read moreThe City of Salem has been monitoring the potential spread of COVID-19, and like you, we have been processing a great deal of information. The safety of citizens, school children and visitors is always the number one priority from the...
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Governor Ralph Northam praising Feeding Southwest Virginia CEO Pamela Irvine for her leadership. Photo by Shawn Nowlin. By Shawn Nowlin, shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org On September 10, Feeding Southwest Virginia (FSWVA) celebrated 40 years of service with a celebratory luncheon. Present at the...
Read moreShawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org Every September 11, Americans are reminded of one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the United States. The New York City attacks that happened two decades ago remain in the hearts of Salem and Roanoke...
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By Chris Eanes Friendship recently appointed Chris Eanes as Director of Dining Services at Friendship Assisted Living, located on Hershberger Road. “Chris is well versed in providing excellent dining experiences,” said Luke Campbell, Friendship’s executive director of dining services. “Coupling...
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Dr. Dominque Dempah is a general surgeon. LewisGale Medical Center announced that for the first time in Southwest Virginia, a robotic esophagectomy has been successfully performed at its facility. Requiring a highly specialized multidisciplinary care team, Dominique Dempah, MD, general surgeon,...
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Valley Care, LLC. is located at 610 S. Market Street. By Shawn Nowlin, shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org More than 30 million Americans do not have health insurance in any capacity, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Data from the Virginia Health Care Foundation...
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