Salem Times-Register

11/06/2025

Salem VA Medical Center bids farewell to longtime director

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the nation’s Veterans, Dr. Rebecca Stackhouse has retired from the Salem VA Medical Center. Stackhouse’s 34-year career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs included 13 years of leadership at the Salem VA, where she served as both ass...

11/05/2025

From the archives..after the flood '85.

By Mary King, Editor From the November 7, 1985 edition of The Salem Times-Register Salem residents have spent the past several days salvaging what they can of homes and businesses in the wake of Monday’s flash flooding which devastated some areas of the city and left others with only minor water d...

11/04/2025

Rising country star Sam Barber to perform at Salem Civic Center

Rising country sensation Sam Barber will bring his heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound to the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Tickets for the show, part of The American Route Tour, go on sale Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m., with prices starting at $33.50. A presale event will run from 10 a...

11/03/2025

Soltis named next Roanoke County superintendent

Aila Boyd [email protected] The Roanoke County School Board has named Dr. James “Jamie” Soltis as the next superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools, effective July 1, 2026. The announcement was made Oct. 23. Soltis will succeed Dr. Ken Nicely, who announced his retirement in ...

11/02/2025

Glenvar Will Open Region Volleyball at Home With James River Monday

The Glenvar volleyball team will open the Region 2C tournament at home Monday against James River. Starting time is tentatively scheduled for 6 pm. It will be the third meeting of the season between the Highlanders and River, who are Three Rivers District rivals. Glenvar swept the Knights in three s...

11/01/2025

VDOT to hold hearing on I-81 widening project between exits 128 and 137

Aila Boyd [email protected] The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public design hearing Nov. 6 on a proposed project to widen about nine miles of Interstate 81 between Exit 128 in Montgomery County and Exit 137 in Roanoke County/Salem. The hearing will take place from 5....

10/31/2025

Salem receives grants from Virginia Tourism Corporation

10/30/2025

Salem Rotary Club honors veterans with Field of Honor flags

By Meg Hibbert Contributing Writer Veterans and first responders will be remembered in the second annual Field of Honor in front of American Legion Post 3 on Apperson Drive in Salem. The opening ceremony with “Taps” will be this Saturday at 11 a.m. in front of the American Legion. Members of the...

10/29/2025

From the Archives: Roanoke Freshmen aid flood victims

By Agnis Chakravorty Staff Writer From the November 14, 1985 edition of The Salem Times-Register For seven freshmen girls and their resident assistant on the third floor of Roanoke College’s Crawford Hall, Monday Nov. 5 will be a day they may never forget. Chances are neither will the people who c...

10/28/2025

Salem Host Lions celebrate 90 years

By Meg Hibbert Contributing Writer Sixty-two members, families and guests celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Salem Host Lions Club on Oct. 14. The club is one of the oldest in the state and is the oldest in this Lions’ district. District Governor Judy Alford of Christiansburg addressed Preside...

10/27/2025

Roanoke College, Hollins University announce winners of 40th annual Kendig Awards

Local muralist Jon Murrill, the Roanoke Cultural Endowment and Charles Price, former longtime board president of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, are this year’s recipients of the Perry F. Kendig Awards. The awards, which have been co-sponsored by Hollins University and Roanoke Col...

10/26/2025

Roanoke County announces deputy county administrator retirement, appointment

Roanoke County Administrator Richard L. Caywood, P.E., today announced two personnel changes last week, both of which take effect Dec. 1. Deputy County Administrator Rebecca E. Owens will retire after more than 33 years of public service. Owens joined Roanoke County in 2000 as a finance manager, was...