Female rider making some final adjustments before beginning her run. Photo by Shawn Nowlin. By Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org On January 4, when Roanoke County resident Robert Jackson asked his nine-year-old son what he wanted to do over the weekend, the...
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Mr. David Linden Mr. Brent Hudson Hudson selected as vice-chairman The Roanoke County School Board has selected David Linden as school board chairman for 2022. Linden, representing the Hollins District, was first elected to the Roanoke County School Board in...
Read moreBy Meg Hibbert Contributing writer At a called meeting before the end of the calendar year, Salem City Council authorized the city manager to execute a contract for property off the East Main Street entrance to Salem. The vote at...
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Young Charlotte, almost two, loves jumping in puddles and throwing little snowballs. By Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org Just like that, the first snow of 2022 has come and go. After a weekend of temperatures around the mid-60s, Salem got its first...
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By Shawn Nowlin, shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org (Published on May 27, 2021) Much to the delight of many Salem residents, summer is right around the corner. New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that if certain precautions are...
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Following World War II in 1946, the VA created the Department of Medicine and Surgery, known today as the Veterans Health Administration. By Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org (Published on March 4, 2021) The Salem VA Medical Center recently celebrated three-quarters of...
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Bayes Wilson, who was the first principal at Salem High School when it opened in 1977, celebrated his 90th birthday with a reception at the Salem Civic Center last Saturday afternoon. Friends of all ages congratulated Bayes and enjoyed an afternoon...
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Every year during the holidays, countless Salem homes brighten up the community with inflatable figures, creative light displays and much more. For over 25 years, Salem residents Charles and Pat Burke have invited people...
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Sally Southard, a 1977 Roanoke College graduate, was honored on December 11 during the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Hope Gala. By Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org It’s been 23 months since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first US case...
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Knights of Columbus raising funds to purchase wheelchairs for those in need Shawn Nowlin shawn.nowlin@ourvalley.org It is the season of giving, and the Knights of Columbus are committed to making a difference for people during the holidays. The world’s largest...
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