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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... »

Gun supporters turn out for NRA field office opening

SALEM – Young gun enthusiast Richelle Hollenbach explained succinctly why she came to the grand opening of the NRA field office in Salem. “I like to go hunting and fishing,” said the 10-year-old who is a self-described tomboy. Richelle was among about 50 gun rights supporters on Sept. 14, including Craig County residents Lanier... »

A presidential candidate, a pig and a pink bunny

What do a presidential candidate, a painted pig and a pink bunny have in common? They all made the news in Salem this week. You can read details about Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney’s visit to Salem on the front page of this week’s Salem Times-Register, and also the painted pig and pink bunny... »

Presidential candidate Romney coming to Salem Tuesday

SALEM – Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in Salem on Tuesday, June 26, at Carter Machinery to speak at noon. Gates open at 10 a.m. The business is located at 1330 Lynchburg Turnpike near the Salem Civic Center. There were no details from Romney’s campaign about specifics of the visit when it... »