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Pickle bill dies in committee
There won’t be home-canned pickles for sale in Virginia farmers’ markets again this year – legally. This afternoon House of Delegates’ Bill 46 died in the Agriculture Committee when no committee member made a motion to advance it. The bill was filed by 8th District Delegate Greg Habeeb, a Republican who represents Craig County, at the... »
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
Glenvar Community Plan adopted by county supervisors
ROANOKE COUNTY – The Glenvar Community Plan was unanimously adopted by members of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors tonight, providing the bones to structure the Village of Glenvar and the way it will look in the next 10-20 years. No citizens signed up to speak at the hearing, and the only remarks were glowing... »
Breaking News, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Greenway supporters grabbed 20 gold-painted shovels to turn a few feet of ceremonial dirt this afternoon for the newest leg of the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem.
The 1.5-mile-section in South Salem will run from a parking area and trail head that has been named Riverside Park on West Riverside Drive near the... »
Breaking ground for third section of Salem Greenway
SALEM – Greenway supporters grabbed 20 gold-painted shovels to turn a few feet of ceremonial dirt this afternoon for the newest leg of the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem.
The 1.5-mile-section in South Salem will run from a parking area and trail head that has been named Riverside Park on West Riverside Drive near the... »
Breaking News, Cave Spring Connection
Trash Collection to Resume Following Act of Vandalism
ROANOKE COUNTY - Trash collection will resume on Wednesday, January 11 – one day after someone vandalized 15 of Roanoke County’s trash trucks. The windshields on the trucks were smashed with what appears to have been a baseball bat. Side mirrors on some of the trash trucks were also destroyed. The damage was discovered Tuesday morning, January... »
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Agent will speak about human trafficking Wednesday
SALEM – An FBI special agent will talk about human trafficking in the United States at an ecumenical candlelight vigil and awareness program on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Special Agent Judy Sykes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Richmond will speak during the event from 6 to 6:50 p.m. hosted by Fort Lewis Christian... »
Breaking News, Cave Spring Connection
No Trash Collection Today in Roanoke County Due to Vandalism
ROANOKE COUNTY - There will be no trash collection today (Tues. Jan 10) in Roanoke County due to vandalism. Police are investigating after someone smashed the windshields on the County’s trash trucks. The damage was discovered this morning. The trucks are kept behind a secure gate at Roanoke County’s Public Service Center on Kessler Mill Road... »
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Council meeting tonight will be 1 hour early, in Council Chambers
SALEM – Salem City Council’s meeting tonight will be 1 hour earlier than usual, at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the regular place: Council Chambers at the rear of Salem City Hall on North Broad Street. Council is meeting early in order for Salem High School students to be recognized... »
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Tech’s Wilson to enter NFL draft
BLACKSBURG – In a news conference at Lane Stadium last week, junior running back David Wilson announced that he would forgo his senior season at Virginia Tech to enter the NFL Draft. Wilson, who was surrounded by his family and coaches and dressed in a coat and tie, ran for 1,709 yards this season, breaking... »
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
City Council will honor SHS champs
SALEM – Salem City Council will commend champions and championship teams from Salem High School at the first meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 9. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will be in City Council Chambers in the rear of Salem City Hall on North Broad Street. The meeting is an hour... »
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