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Breaking News, Salem Times Register
Firefighters rescue Lab from AT
ROANOKE COUNTY – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue rescued an ailing chocolate Lab off the Appalachian Trail section coming down from McAfee’s Knob this afternoon after the 3-year-old dog named Caesar apparently became dehydrated and could not continue hiking with his owner. The three firefighters and a Roanoke County Police officer used an ATV... »quick payday loans with small commissions
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Rescuers aid hiker’s dog on McAfee’s Knob trail
ROANOKE COUNTY – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue are helping man’s best friend this afternoon, after a 100-pound chocolate Lab became sick on the McAfee’s Knob trail, part of the Appalachian Trail in Roanoke County. According to spokesman Jennifer Conley Sexton, the dog’s owner called 9-1-1 Tuesday afternoon asking for assistance after the dog... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Even though South Africa residents Trevor and Denise Long hadn’t been to Salem before, they recognized names of towns as they traveled along the way getting here. The South African Longs were on their way from Washington, D.C., to visit Salem residents Bill and June Long – no relation – whom they... »
South Africans visit Salem families
SALEM – Even though South Africa residents Trevor and Denise Long hadn’t been to Salem before, they recognized names of towns as they traveled along the way getting here. The South African Longs were on their way from Washington, D.C., to visit Salem residents Bill and June Long – no relation – whom they... »
FEATURES, Profile 2013, Salem Times Register 
Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »
How did Glenvar really get its name?
Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »
FEATURES, Profile 2013, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – For at least five years, Naomi Buchanan couldn’t bend over to pick flowers from her garden, pet the cats she feeds since her neighbor died, or take walks with her daughter. South Salem resident Buchanan has osteoporosis, a degenerative thinning of the bones that make her susceptible to stress fractures in her... »
Cemented back
SALEM – For at least five years, Naomi Buchanan couldn’t bend over to pick flowers from her garden, pet the cats she feeds since her neighbor died, or take walks with her daughter. South Salem resident Buchanan has osteoporosis, a degenerative thinning of the bones that make her susceptible to stress fractures in her... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – For 30 years in the spring, the neighbors of Langhorne Place have had dinner together. It all started with the realization that neighbors didn’t see each other during the winter, particularly, except to wave from driveways. So a few families who belonged to the Langhorne Place neighborhood pool started getting together for... »
Thirty years of neighborhood gatherings
SALEM – For 30 years in the spring, the neighbors of Langhorne Place have had dinner together. It all started with the realization that neighbors didn’t see each other during the winter, particularly, except to wave from driveways. So a few families who belonged to the Langhorne Place neighborhood pool started getting together for... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Anita Hassell kept up her smile as she talked about what how two special nurses helped her through the final days of her husband, Joe’s, life. But there were few dry eyes in the LewisGale Medical Center’s Education Center Auditorium that day, and one of the two women Hassell was honoring couldn’t... »
DAISY award spotlights nurses’ caring
SALEM – Anita Hassell kept up her smile as she talked about what how two special nurses helped her through the final days of her husband, Joe’s, life. But there were few dry eyes in the LewisGale Medical Center’s Education Center Auditorium that day, and one of the two women Hassell was honoring couldn’t... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – The 126 graduates who processed across the arena floor in the Salem Civic Center made history May 3, when they became the first classes to graduate from American National University. Until March, the Roanoke Valley Campus in Salem was known as National College, before it earned university status for its diverse degree... »
‘Firsts’ mark initial graduation of American National University
SALEM – The 126 graduates who processed across the arena floor in the Salem Civic Center made history May 3, when they became the first classes to graduate from American National University. Until March, the Roanoke Valley Campus in Salem was known as National College, before it earned university status for its diverse degree... »
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NEW CASTLE – A giant kangaroo, a famous gobbler and the Craig County Rocket Dog helped get third, fourth and fifth-graders at McCleary Elementary on May 3 excited about upcoming Standard of Learning tests they will take this week. Earlier last week across the mountain, Mugsy, the Salem Red Sox Baseball mascot was doing... »
Elementary students get pepped up about SOL tests
NEW CASTLE – A giant kangaroo, a famous gobbler and the Craig County Rocket Dog helped get third, fourth and fifth-graders at McCleary Elementary on May 3 excited about upcoming Standard of Learning tests they will take this week. Earlier last week across the mountain, Mugsy, the Salem Red Sox Baseball mascot was doing... »
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
Police will enforce seat belt laws
SALEM – Drivers and passengers who don’t wear their seat belts may find themselves with a traffic ticket. The Salem Police Department announced today, May 8, that its officers will be participating in the 2013 “Click It or Ticket” mobilization campaign that is being conducted statewide in Virginia from May 20 – June 2.... »Event Calendar
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