Salem Times

                          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...

Bob 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...

Courtesy 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...

Famous 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...

Photo 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...

Aila 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...

From 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...

Salem 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...