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Longtime court watcher Murry White made honorary member of the bar

SALEM – Longtime court watcher Murry White of Salem was made an honorary member of the Salem-Roanoke County Bar Association this morning, May 22, in recognition of his years of watching court proceedings and giving advice to attorneys when they asked. The presentation in Salem General District Court by bar association president Matt Pollard... »

History mystery of World War II intrigues 11-year-old

SALEM – Gabby Peppers is fascinated with the past, particularly a history mystery she discovered while walking in a cemetery with her dad. Walking in cemeteries and reading grave markers is one of the favorite activities of the 11-year-old Salem resident and her father, Todd Peppers. A little more than a month ago they were... »

Young, Dr. William R. Jr.

Dr. William R. Young Jr., 78, formerly of Salem, passed away Feb. 28, 2012 in Richmond, Ky. He was predeceased by his parents, William R. and Marie P. Young of Salem. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith H. Young; son Stephen and wife Holly of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter Betsy Drew... »

Feild kills people in print

CRAIG COUNTY – George Feild kills people. In print, that is. Probably most of the people who know the Johns Creek resident realize he writes adventure novels. Field is the author of four Alec Caldwell thrillers, the latest of which is “Kingdom of Pawns.” The galley of that novel has been selected as a... »

Petersen, E.B. “Pete”

E.B. “Pete” Petersen of Salem passed away on Nov. 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson B. and Theodora B. Petersen, of Morrison, Ill. Surviving members of the family include his wife of 63 years, Ellen D. Petersen; sister Carolyn P. Lange and husband Kent W. Lange of Clinton, Iowa;... »

Hall of Fame inducts 16 new members

SALEM – It was the cream of the crop, as far as Salem graduates from the past are concerned. There were scholars, a historian, authors, football players, basketball greats, the owner of a Richmond catering firm who grew up at the former Lutheran Children’s Home, two pair of brothers and a father-and-son duo. In... »

Brand, William F. Jr.

Colonel William F. Brand, Jr., (USA-Ret) passed away on June 30, 2011. Colonel Brand was born in Salem on Jan. 10, 1919. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in June 1935. He attended Virginia Military Institute, graduating with a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1939. He went on to Pennsylvania State University graduating... »

National D-Day Memorial designed by architect with Salem ties

BEDFORD – Sixty-seven years ago, the Bedford Boys and thousands of other young American men stormed the beaches of Normandy. Their sacrifices with their blood and their lives on D-Day, June 6, are recalled in bronze, words and stone at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford County. The story of the memorial that almost... »

Virginian writes epic novel about Korean War

SALEM – Before he was 25, Brewster Milton Robertson had gotten married, enlisted in the United States Army and shipped off to Korea. Robertson, who is now 82, weaves a love story through his latest novel, “Gone to Graveyards.” Of even more interest to those who served in the Korean War or loved someone... »

Haupt, William Shields

William Shields Haupt Sr., 78, of Salem went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2011. Mr. Haupt was born on July 1, 1932, in Roanoke to the late George Boone and Ethel Mayo Haupt. He was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem where he will truly... »