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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... »

Cinderella’s carriage highlights fairy tale ball

GLENVAR – Cinderella herself would have felt at home in the pumpkin-shaped carriage that arrived to pick up Joe Thomas and friends last week. A while back, Salem carriage service owner Buck Simmons promised retired contractor Thomas when he turned 91, Simmons would give him a carriage ride. On April 26, Simmons made good... »

Jamie Garst named assistant principal at Andrew Lewis Middle School

SALEM – Salem High School science teacher and baseball coach Jamie Garst has been named an assistant principal at Andrew Lewis Middle School, with his new job starting July 1. Garst’s appointment was announced today, April 25, by Salem School Superintendent Dr. Alan Seibert. Garst was Salem High School’s varsity baseball coach for the... »

Voters line up to exercise rights

SALEM – Leftover Halloween lights twinkled orange against the black sky and heavy frost covered the grass as the first voters lined up to cast ballots Tuesday in Salem, Glenvar and surrounding areas of Roanoke County. It looked as though record numbers of people were taking the time and effort to exercise their rights... »

Proud of Americans

I am so proud of Salem and Roanoke County people and other Americans who made the efforts to vote Tuesday. It wasn’t easy for everybody, and yet, they voted. The lines were long much of the day. That’s a good thing. I was impressed. I hear about a 103-year-old woman who is recovering at... »

Voters line up to exercise rights

SALEM – Leftover Halloween lights twinkled orange against the black sky and heavy frost covered the grass as the first voters lined up to cast ballots Tuesday in Salem, Glenvar and surrounding areas of Roanoke County. It looked as though record numbers of people were taking the time and effort to exercise their rights... »

Showers open today for the public at Glenvar High

GLENVAR – Showers are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, July 5, and Friday, July 6, for anyone who still does not have electricity and/or water due to the June 29 windstorm emergency. People who want to use the high school’s shower facilities should take their own towels, soap and shampoo. Roanoke... »

Service Saturday for former GHS band director

GLENVAR – A memorial service will be held tomorrow, June 16, at 11 a.m. at Glenvar High School Auditorium for the school’s former band director, Wilber E. Grant who died June 13. Music and birding were the life of Grant, 73, who was currently directing the Roanoke Valley Community Band, as well as conductor... »

Glenvar scores 6 in first to beat Salem in softball

SALEM – Glenvar scored six runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to a 7-2 win over Salem at GHS last Thursday. With the win Glenvar split the season series with Salem, with both teams winning at home. Errors let the Spartans down, as Samantha Smith took the loss despite not allowing... »

Construction work begins on Glenvar Library

GLENVAR – Three months after the sign showing what the Glenvar Branch Library will look like, construction began in earnest last week. Soon footers will be poured for the building that will be built on the same site as the 1979 branch library, and which will replace it – big time. Literally. The library... »