Salem Times-Register

08/02/2025

Former coach Jane Painter makes largest gift to Education Foundation

By Meg Hibbert Contributing Writer Former Salem physical education teacher and coach Jane Painter has made a gift of $260,000, the largest gift to the Salem Education Foundation in its 40-year-history. Painter died in 2024. Tommy McDonald, current president of the Salem Education Foundation, said, ....

08/01/2025

Salem students gain real-world experience through Forge the Future Camp

Aila Boyd [email protected] A group of Salem students spent part of their summer building job skills and exploring career paths, thanks to a new initiative called Forge the Future Camp. The four-week program was developed by Salem City Schools in partnership with SparkForce and The FMS....

07/31/2025

Salem to withdraw from regional jail agreement in two years

By Meg Hibbert Contributing Writer Salem intends to withdraw from its partnership with the Roanoke County-Salem Jail could save approximately $160,000 a year, City Manager Chris Dorsey said at Monday night’s Salem City Council meeting, and Sheriff’s officials said would also save money and time ...

07/30/2025

The 20th Annual Guns and Hoses Softball Game is this Friday, August 1st. The game starts at 7:00 P.M., and gates will open at 6:00 P.M.

07/30/2025

From the Archives: COUNTY LUTHERANS COME INTO SECTION AS EARLY AS 1796

By Rev. Hugh J. Rhyne Pastor of College Church From the 1938 centennial edition of The Times-Register The beginning of Lutheranism in Roanoke county is vague but the best records available reveal that Lutherans first came into this county in 1796. Among the names of these first families were: Miller...

07/29/2025

Mannheim Steamroller to bring 40th anniversary Christmas tour to Salem

Mannheim Steamroller will help kick off the holiday season in Salem this year, bringing its 40th Anniversary Christmas Tour to the Salem Civic Center on Monday, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. The concert marks a milestone for founder and creator Chip Davis, whose Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour is the lo...

07/28/2025

Littlepage launches campaign for Virginia House District 40

Aila Boyd [email protected] Donna Littlepage, a longtime healthcare executive and community advocate, officially launched her campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates District 40 with a kickoff event on Wednesday, July 23, at the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs. Littlepage, who won....

07/27/2025

Recipe of the Week

Hot weather recipes The weather report shows that temperatures are going to hit between 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit this Saturday. That, my friends, is hot. Let’s face it, no one really wants to cook during the summer. But, if it has to be done, we want it to be quick and easy. To me, summertime is [...

07/26/2025

VDOT holds public meeting in Salem for I-81 improvement planning

Aila Boyd [email protected] The Virginia Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting July 17 at the Salem Civic Center to gather community feedback on potential upgrades to Interstate 81 as part of the 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan. The event was one of four in-person meetings...

07/25/2025

LewisGale Medical Center celebrates 50 years of behavioral health care

Aila Boyd [email protected] LewisGale Medical Center celebrated a milestone on July 15 that speaks to five decades of healing, compassion and community support—the 50th anniversary of its behavioral health program. More than a hundred people attended the celebration to include state a...

07/24/2025

Raines, Sizemore retain leadership roles as Salem School Board recognizes state tennis champion

Aila Boyd [email protected] The Salem City School Board held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 15, unanimously voting to retain Andy Raines as chairman and Teresa Sizemore as vice chair. The meeting took place at the School Board’s Central Office. Raines had been serving as ...

07/23/2025

Work continues on Apperson Bridge replacement

Construction started to replace the Apperson Bridge over the Roanoke River at the Electric Road-Apperson intersection late last month. It’s expected to take 16 months to complete the project. The worksite is pictured on Monday.