Salem held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade in Downtown Salem on Friday night, bringing families downtown for some holiday cheer and fun.
Family and friends gather to honor Autumn Bushman's life on her 11th birthday, and advocate for change in Virginia.
The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction tonight at 5:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need.
Addison’s Army of Angels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, and Aztec Rental are all giving back this holiday season by providing free thanksgiving meals to the community
This was the Maroons’ first season playing a varsity schedule since 1942, and they were able to go 4–4 in ODAC competition.
Food insecurity continues to affect thousands across Southwest Virginia. On Thursday, dozens of food pantries and partner agencies gathered at the Feeding Southwest Virginia Agency Conference in Salem to discuss strategies and resources. Especially as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) benefits remain uncertain, and more families turn to food banks.
Roanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.
The rights of trans youth could be a factor Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election and legislative control in Richmond. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears opposes the rights of trans kids at school. Democrat Abigail Spanberger has largely avoided the subject. Each candidate is trying to cast the other as the extremist on the issue. LGBTQ+ Virginians have been grappling with what it means to be queer and trans in a moment where their identities are thrust into statewide and national politics. Other Virginians, meanwhile, worry about its impact on their children.
Today, the 80th anniversary of the Salem Animal Hospital was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 9,000 square foot, two-story building.
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it would host a series of public meetings to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along I-81 in Virginia.
The Roanoke College baseball community is mourning the loss of player Eddie Kaufman, who died this week following a nearly two-year battle with leukemia.
The Salem Veterans Affairs Health Care System is offering free flu vaccines to all veterans enrolled in the VA’s healthcare throughout flu season.
Salem notched their first win of the season a week ago by a thin margin. Could that momentum help the Spartans in their matchup with undefeated district foe Patrick Henry?
Roanoke residents and city officials are discovering both opportunities and obstacles in their transportation system during the Week Without Driving Challenge, an initiative revealing the daily realities of life without a car.
The Salem Police Department announced Tuesday that officers made several arrests Sunday morning and charged three individuals with multiple counts of thefts and other crimes.
Roanoke’s Two Men and a Truck is kicking off their third annual Movers for Mutts campaign, running from Oct. 1 - Oct. 31.
North Cross and Blue Ridge faced off this week in Salem for the first time since their intense state championship game last fall in St. George, Virginia.
September is Hunger Action Month, and on Thursday, Virginia Tech students, athletes, and alumni gathered at Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Salem warehouse for the annual Hokie Way Service Day.
Roanoke College beat Virginia University of Lynchburg Saturday 23-7. This is their first win as a varsity team in the Division III.
A Salem School Board member has been arrested and charged for Driving While Intoxicated. Online court records show that Vice Chair Teresa Sizemore was arrested on Saturday and charged with a DWI.
The Glass and Salem high school football teams are gearing up for a rare regular-season showdown this year, reigniting a rivalry that dates back more than a century.
On the day before what would have been his 86th birthday, Salem officials gathered this morning to formally honor Kelvin Bowles.
The City of Salem Community Development Department will be holding a public meeting at City Hall today to get public input about its latest Roanoke River Greenway Project.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares found on Monday that Roanoke College discriminated against female student-athletes on the basis of sex.
As Roanoke College football continues to build toward a historic return to the gridiron, it is doing so with nearly a full roster of players from Southwest Virginia.
Roanoke College students will soon move back into their dorms and are ready to start the new year, but they can expect several changes, including a new major and unconventional dorm arrangements.
Maroon Village consists of a group of renovated shipping containers, a form of housing that is growing in popularity across the country.
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 19 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
The report from the VA’s Office of Inspector General found severe staffing shortages in 25 occupations at the Salem VA alone including clinical and support staff. It includes specialties like emergency medicine, nursing and nephrology.
Several students from Roanoke County Public Schools are being praised for teaming up to raise money for school supplies for kids in need.
The ‘Load the Bus’ initiative kicks off this Friday, an opportunity for you to help make sure students have the supplies they need to start the school year with success.
Who is leading in the polls? There are plenty of misconceptions about polls that are conducted during election years. We spoke to a pollster who gave us the answers. Here's what you need to know.
The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley plans to host its first “Fill the Sleigh” donation event Saturday, July 26, as part of its mission to provide holiday assistance to local families.
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and local school divisions are once again teaming up with Walmart to help students start the year off strong. The “Load the Bus” school supply drive returns August 1st through 3rd.
Their opportunity comes through a new manufacturing inclusion camp launched by Salem City Schools called Forge the Future.
You might be sick of the construction taking place on I-81, but once VDOT is done with its current 65 projects its looking ahead at what else they can do to make the highway safe.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that dogs and their owners can aid in the detection of egg masses laid by the spotted lanternfly.
The Roanoke Valley Psychiatric Center first opened in June 1975, positioning itself at the forefront of behavioral health care in the area. Since then, the program has treated approximately 75,000 patients.
A Roanoke-based business owner wanted to bring his smoke shop to Electric Road in Salem, but city leaders said no. Now, the decision is reigniting questions about how the city enforces its zoning laws and who gets to open shop in Salem.
While City of Salem Director of Tourism Carey Harveycutter believed that there were plenty of net positives from the fair, he also called it a “good, not great” run, with many external factors forcing him and his staff to be flexible with planning.
Saturday is day two of Banana Ball in Salem as the Firefighters once again take on the Texas Tailgaters. And local heroes will be part of the fun.
