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State Police sergeant receives award for valor related to Memorial Day standoff

By Meg Hibbert
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia State Police sergeant assigned to the Salem division today received the 2012 Award of Valor today for helping apprehend a Franklin County deputy accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife. Sgt. Becky G. Curl received the award at a luncheon in Philadelphia, Pa., during the Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law... »

Boy with Sock Monkey

By Meg Hibbert
As part of scenes of the Christmas season in Salem, Ryan Boyce, 7, of Chesapeake sampled a fresh, hot donut at the Salem Farmers’ Market. There were wreaths made of locally grown pine and holly, and handcrafted toys and other gifts and all kinds of good things to eat, sniff and wear. Ryan and... »

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BREAKING NEWS: Roanoke County Police are reporting that the lockdown has been lifted at William Byrd Middle and William Byrd High schools. Earlier this morning, police... » Full Story

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