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Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehousesIn an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.
Top Division III womenโs basketball players join Salem YMCA for skills clinic
Read full article: Top Division III womenโs basketball players join Salem YMCA for skills clinicToday, March 21, the Salem Family YMCA is hosting a basketball skills clinic for its Y Afterschool (YAS) and Y PASS kids.
DePaul Community Resources set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Independent Living program
Read full article: DePaul Community Resources set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Independent Living programDePaul Community Resources is scheduled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Independent Living program on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Dilly Dally seeking a new owner; customers can still make online purchases in the meantime
Read full article: Dilly Dally seeking a new owner; customers can still make online purchases in the meantimeIf youโve been driving in Salem, you may have noticed a โfor saleโ sign in the windows of Dilly Dally.
Wawa set to announce โWestward Virginia Expansionโ plan, followed by groundbreaking in Lynchburg
Read full article: Wawa set to announce โWestward Virginia Expansionโ plan, followed by groundbreaking in LynchburgThe popular convenience store and gas station chain Wawa announced that it would be hosting a Community Partnership Event to officially introduce itself to the Roanoke Community and share more details about its first wave of โWestward Virginia Expansionโ on Tuesday, April 1.
Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court ruling
Read full article: Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court rulingAn Oregon appeals court has found that a voter-approved gun control law is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling.
Salem VA leaders assure veterans patient care will be maintained amid layoffs
Read full article: Salem VA leaders assure veterans patient care will be maintained amid layoffsVeterans questioned the local leadership during a quarterly town hall meeting, telling them care has greatly improved but that the layoffs have them concerned for the future.
Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weather
Read full article: Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weatherPending home sales in the United States slid to an all-time low in January as high mortgage rates, record-high home prices, and possibly the terrible weather last month hindered those seeking to buy.
Governor Youngkin recognizes recipients of 2024 Governorโs Fire Service Awards
Read full article: Governor Youngkin recognizes recipients of 2024 Governorโs Fire Service AwardsGovernor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2024 Governorโs Fire Service Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Virginiaโs fire service. Among the honorees are the Salem Fire Marshalโs Office and Trevor Baldwin, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept. Company 18 from Campbell County, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community safety and emergency response.
WATCH: Severe weather caused roadways to flood across our region Saturday
Read full article: WATCH: Severe weather caused roadways to flood across our region SaturdayGiles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.
Mama Crockettโs Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatus
Read full article: Mama Crockettโs Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatusMama Crockettโs Donuts is a business that was so wildly popular, it made people whip their heads around and make U-turns just to stop and grab a box of donuts. But after closing down shop, they are back in business to the delight of their customers.
Students discover alternative career paths through apprenticeship program
Read full article: Students discover alternative career paths through apprenticeship programStudents from across the Roanoke valley are getting new opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the student registered apprenticeship program.
Montgomery County, Roanoke City and Salem City public schools to receive grant to expand school breakfast
Read full article: Montgomery County, Roanoke City and Salem City public schools to receive grant to expand school breakfastNo Hungry Kid is helping expand access even further into 2025 with new school nutrition grants. RCPS, Montogomery Co. Public Schools and SCPS were awarded money as part of that expansion.
Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley coupleโs vehicle
Read full article: Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley coupleโs vehicleRoanoke Police say they made an arrest in connection to an alleged incident at Samโs Club where a couple reported Nazi symbols were scrawled on lug nuts while their tires were being rotated.
Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in Virginia
Read full article: Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in VirginiaThe recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.
Blood donations drop as winter weather hits region
Read full article: Blood donations drop as winter weather hits regionWith winter weather just hitting our area and even more expected in the coming days, that means for emergency crews and folks working at the hospitals, itโs all hands on deck. Oftentimes those emergencies may require a blood transfusion.
Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
Read full article: Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentenceThe driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road has pleaded not guilty after turning down a proposed plea agreement.
Holiday Healing: LewisGale Makes Christmas Happen for Musil Family
Read full article: Holiday Healing: LewisGale Makes Christmas Happen for Musil FamilyThe hospital staff at LewisGale brought Christmas joy to the Musil family by decorating Craig's room and providing gifts, despite their challenging circumstances.
Slam Duncanโs Childrenโs Charities celebrates 20 years of Angels Helping Angels
Read full article: Slam Duncanโs Childrenโs Charities celebrates 20 years of Angels Helping AngelsSlam Duncanโs Childrenโs Charities marked a significant milestone with the 20th anniversary of its beloved โAngels Helping Angelsโ event.
Understanding seasonal affective disorder: Here are the symptoms and solutions
Read full article: Understanding seasonal affective disorder: Here are the symptoms and solutionsIf you find yourself feeling more down or blue during the wintertime than other seasons, you could have seasonal affective disorder.
VDOT updates on Salem widening project; completion expected by early 2026
Read full article: VDOT updates on Salem widening project; completion expected by early 2026The I-81 Advisory Committee is meeting later today in Lexington to hear updates about the status on the more than 60 projects going up and down the corridor.
Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley opens to serve 952 residents
Read full article: Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley opens to serve 952 residentsThe Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is back starting Thursday and will continue until Saturday at the Spartan Square Shopping Center for registered families.
Salem roadwork to remove unused railroad tracks prompts traffic detours
Read full article: Salem roadwork to remove unused railroad tracks prompts traffic detoursAttention, drivers! There will be detours in place as crews work to remove railroad tracks from two highly traveled intersections in Salem.

Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3
Read full article: Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3
Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekend
Read full article: Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekendHeads up, drivers! An extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 has been scheduled for this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. as deep mill paving work gets underway.
Love on the Fast Track: LGBTQ Weddings Surge Before Inauguration Day
Read full article: Love on the Fast Track: LGBTQ Weddings Surge Before Inauguration DayReverend Emily Sheppard is facilitating expedited weddings for LGBTQ couples before Trump's inauguration amid concerns about potential shifts in marriage laws.
Local representatives speak at Trumpโs rally in Salem
Read full article: Local representatives speak at Trumpโs rally in SalemHouse representatives Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith, both up for re-election, told the crowd that with a strong turnout in this part of the state, Trump could carry Virginia.
Harris leads Trump by 10 points in Roanoke Collegeโs latest poll
Read full article: Harris leads Trump by 10 points in Roanoke Collegeโs latest pollRoanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 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.
Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the Rescue
Read full article: Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the RescueProvisional ballots provide a safety net for voters facing eligibility questions, ensuring their votes are counted amidst challenges like voter purges and identification issues.
Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This Weekend
Read full article: Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This WeekendFormer President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop at the Salem Civic Center this weekend, intensifying his efforts just days ahead of Election Day.
Salem City Council candidates share their vision for the future at community forum
Read full article: Salem City Council candidates share their vision for the future at community forumWith Election Day just weeks away, candidates for the Salem City Council led a community conversation Thursday night at a forum at the Andrew Lewis Middle School Auditorium.