Roanoke College chemistry professor Dr. Gary Hollis competed and advanced on the popular gameshow Jeopardy! Dr. Gary Hollis, a professor of chemistry, competed with professors across the country on the first-ever Jeopardy! Professors Tournament. Hosted by Mayim Bialik, the tournament began on Monday, Dec. 6 and...
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Courtney Ferguson Ryan Fletcher-Waldron Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.com Each year, motor vehicle larceny, defined as “the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a vehicle or something of value,” plagues communities all over the country. During a six-day period last...
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Coach Bill Pilat and members of the men’s lacrosse team present a check to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia. Front row, left to right, Coach Bill Pilat, Austin Gambino, Stephanie Carroll, Ronald McDonald House. Back row, left to right, Matthew Albertson, Matthew Jahres, Bryson Miller, Ronald...
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President Mary Cross, left, and Salem Kiwanis Club Humanitarian of the Year Trula Byington, a longtime city educator. Photo by Shawn Nowlin. On November 30, the Salem Kiwanis Club presented former educator Trula Byington with its 2021 Humanitarian of the...
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Youngkin supporters react as he explains his vision for Virginia. Photos by Shawn Nowlin. By Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org When Glenn Youngkin is inaugurated as the 74th governor of Virginia on January 15, 2022, it will be the first time in...
Read moreVirginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for less than $6.50 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. The survey of common grocery items found on Thanksgiving...
Read moreGovernor Ralph Northam recently announced general fund revenues grew 15.6 percent in October, driven by an impressive growth in payroll withholding and sales tax collections. “We are excited to see increased revenue collections once again,” said Governor Northam. “This continued growth...
Read moreMore than 10,000 acres of pine, spruce and fir trees are grown on 500 Virginia Christmas tree farms, and that’s good news for families whose holiday traditions include choosing a fresh Christmas tree. Whether hand-cut or purchased from a local...
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GLOW Healing Arts is one of Salem’s newest businesses. GLOW Healing Arts’ ribbon-cutting and the dedication of a new historic marker at the Preston Place The oldest house in Salem is now the home to one of Salem’s newest businesses,...
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On Veteran’s Day at the Salem Civic Center, the Rotary Club of Salem awarded 18 deserving individuals Paul Harris Fellows. Committee Chairman Matt Pollard read the narratives of each individual, while Club President Elect Jane Johnson presented the pins. Rotarian/Past...
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