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FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Salem is losing almost 60 years of floral tradition, as two florists retire and close their respective shops on West Main Street.
Until now, Bill Burtch of Marizel’s Flowers and Billie Jean Scott of King’s Florist have provided flower arrangements for thousands of weddings, funerals, Valentine’s Days, births of babies, and “just because”... »
Two longtime florists close up shops, retire
SALEM – Salem is losing almost 60 years of floral tradition, as two florists retire and close their respective shops on West Main Street.
Until now, Bill Burtch of Marizel’s Flowers and Billie Jean Scott of King’s Florist have provided flower arrangements for thousands of weddings, funerals, Valentine’s Days, births of babies, and “just because”... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
At 100, Tony Hehn is still very much in the game – the Bingo game, that is. For more years than he can remember, Hehn has helped out with Bingo games sponsored by the American Legion Post 3 in Salem.
Tuesday night Hehn was greeting early-comers to the game, and preparing to sell Bingo “papers,” as... »
100-year-old still in the game
At 100, Tony Hehn is still very much in the game – the Bingo game, that is. For more years than he can remember, Hehn has helped out with Bingo games sponsored by the American Legion Post 3 in Salem.
Tuesday night Hehn was greeting early-comers to the game, and preparing to sell Bingo “papers,” as... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
RURAL VIRGINIA – From mail-order calves in the back seat to slogging through icy roads to get to customers’ mailboxes, rural mail carriers in Virginia have been through it all.
And Salem author Ethel Born has relived and enjoyed scores of their experiences, which the 86-year-old turned into her latest book, “From Horse ‘n Buggy... »
Rural mail carriers’ stories become book
RURAL VIRGINIA – From mail-order calves in the back seat to slogging through icy roads to get to customers’ mailboxes, rural mail carriers in Virginia have been through it all.
And Salem author Ethel Born has relived and enjoyed scores of their experiences, which the 86-year-old turned into her latest book, “From Horse ‘n Buggy... » COMMENTS
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Now that Arielle Rosmarino of Glenvar has won the title of National American Miss Virginia Teen, she’s going to Disneyland.
Rosmarino will be in California to compete for the title of National American Teen in November.
She won her latest title in Reston at the pageant July 31-Aug. 2 in Reston. Rosmarino also won... »
Salem teen is crowned National American Miss Virginia Teen
SALEM – Now that Arielle Rosmarino of Glenvar has won the title of National American Miss Virginia Teen, she’s going to Disneyland.
Rosmarino will be in California to compete for the title of National American Teen in November.
She won her latest title in Reston at the pageant July 31-Aug. 2 in Reston. Rosmarino also won... »
Salem Times Register 
The big pig is gone, but another in its place.
After the concrete pig in front of Henry’s Memphis BBQ was sold and moved to a new, undisclosed home in a Salem garden, a tiny purple pig appeared in the empty grassy plot on West Main Street, accompanied by a painted plea, “Bring Back the... »
Pig in undisclosed new poke, as ‘Bring back pig’ movement grows
The big pig is gone, but another in its place.
After the concrete pig in front of Henry’s Memphis BBQ was sold and moved to a new, undisclosed home in a Salem garden, a tiny purple pig appeared in the empty grassy plot on West Main Street, accompanied by a painted plea, “Bring Back the... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Andy Reaser’s new television show, “Huge,” is getting a huge response, making the top spot of lists of summer shows.
The 35-year-old with Salem ties is co-writer of the hottest new teen television hit on ABC Family, and sometimes, such as for the July 26 episode, “Movie Night,” sole writer of individual segments.... »
Reaser’s show gets ‘Huge’ response
SALEM – Andy Reaser’s new television show, “Huge,” is getting a huge response, making the top spot of lists of summer shows.
The 35-year-old with Salem ties is co-writer of the hottest new teen television hit on ABC Family, and sometimes, such as for the July 26 episode, “Movie Night,” sole writer of individual segments.... » COMMENTS
Wonderfully informative article. I really enjoyed reading it. Makes me wish I had been nicer to him when we were ...
Wonderfully written article. Keep up the good work. There are many interesting Salem-connected folks we'd like to read ...
Featured Sports, Newspapers, Salem Times Register, Sports, Swimming 
SALEM – The Stonegate Swim Club finished third overall and Hidden Valley was third in Division 2 as the Salem YMCA played host to the Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association City-County Swim meet last weekend.
Hunting Hills was the overall champion of the meet with 11,537.6 points, while the Roanoke Country Club was second with 11,108.2.... »
Gators third among 14 in RVAA City-County meet
SALEM – The Stonegate Swim Club finished third overall and Hidden Valley was third in Division 2 as the Salem YMCA played host to the Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association City-County Swim meet last weekend.
Hunting Hills was the overall champion of the meet with 11,537.6 points, while the Roanoke Country Club was second with 11,108.2.... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – The much-painted pig is gone. Long live the pig, at least, in memory and photographs.
It all started more than a year ago with the otherwise naked concrete pig in front of Henry’s Memphis BBQ on West Main Street.
Initially, after owner Henry Caldwell asked people to suggest what color the pig should be... »
Year of the (Painted) Pig ends
SALEM – The much-painted pig is gone. Long live the pig, at least, in memory and photographs.
It all started more than a year ago with the otherwise naked concrete pig in front of Henry’s Memphis BBQ on West Main Street.
Initially, after owner Henry Caldwell asked people to suggest what color the pig should be... » COMMENTS
THE PIG IS BACK!!!
Everyone misses the beloved pig that a lot of people have painted at Henry's Memphis BBQ in ...
Baseball, Featured Sports, Salem Times Register, Sports 
The Salem Red Sox will return from a seven day road trip Monday when they start a six day homestand at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will be in for three games, followed by a three game visit from the Lynchburg Hillcats beginning July 29. Monday through Friday games begin at 7:05 pm... »
Sox and Dash in the race again for Southern Division 2nd half
The Salem Red Sox will return from a seven day road trip Monday when they start a six day homestand at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will be in for three games, followed by a three game visit from the Lynchburg Hillcats beginning July 29. Monday through Friday games begin at 7:05 pm... »
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
Meg - thanks for this article (and all the others) in this week's STR. Perfect gift for Joseph's upcoming ...
1 Comment »Celi Stoutamire August 21, 2010