Fire departments across the region are looking at two-to-five-year delays for fire trucks and other apparatus. Beyond that prices have doubled in the past six years.

One year after 10-year-old Autumn Bushman took her own life, hundreds of cars and motorcycles left the Salem Civic Center Saturday for a memorial benefit ride organized to honor her and raise money for suicide prevention in the Roanoke Valley.

The Empty Tomb Ministry, in conjunction with Forever 10, will host “Autumn’s Ride,” a benefit for Hope Motorcycle Ride in honor of Autumn Bushman, who tragically took her life at 10 years old last year on Saturday.

A 58-year-old American who is being held in a Russian prison on charges of illegally transporting weapons has ties to Southwest Virginia.

The city of Salem has a new fire truck and three new ambulances.

The city says a zone change can affect costs, permits and future construction.

Restaurants are packed for St. Patrick’s Day from Downtown Roanoke to Salem.

Salem girls basketball couldn’t overcome Manor on Saturday in the Class 4 State Championship game, falling 43-40.

PATCHWORK 250: Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.

The Salem girls basketball team is headed to the Class 4 State Title game after a 42-34 win over Hampton on Tuesday night.

A bus driver was injured after a school bus was rear-ended in Salem on Monday, Salem Police Department said.

Kids grow fast, and keeping up with clothes, toys, and all the gear that comes with them can get expensive. Back on the Rack's spring/summer consignment event is hoping to make that a little easier for families.

Hokies improve to 17-2 this season.

On Thursday, March 5, the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board will host a hiring event at the Salem Civic Center for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs.

The Roanoke College softball team showed flashes of offensive firepower and resilience Wednesday afternoon but ultimately dropped both ends of a non-conference doubleheader to the visiting York College of Pennsylvania Spartans at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.

It’s a big weekend ahead for the city of Salem and the Moyer Sports Complex. Virginia tech softball is set to host its second annual, “Hokie Invite”, with the likes of Penn State, Michigan, Radford and JMU coming to the Valley.

Washington and Lee Women Capture Third ODAC Title in Four Seasons

Trailing by six with just 38 seconds left, the Roanoke College men’s basketball team staged a stunning rally Saturday night to beat top-ranked Randolph‑Macon College 59-58 and capture the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship.

The No. 4 Washington and Lee University women’s basketball team continued its dominant season Saturday with a 66-52 victory over Shenandoah University to advance to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship game.

Roanoke’s defense limited Virginia Wesleyan to 27.6 percent shooting in the second half.

William Fleming girls top Glen Allen on the road for the Region 5C title.

The Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2.

Wednesday night provided teams across Virginia another opportunity to punch their tickets to the state tournament, including Salem girls basketball and E.C. Glass boys basketball.

Roanoke College advanced to the semifinals of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament Tuesday night, routing Washington & Lee 92-68 behind a career-high 31 points from sophomore guard Caleb Franze.

Roanoke College is gearing up for its 2026 football season, and on Tuesday, the Maroons released their schedule for the upcoming season.

Eagles win their 13th consecutive game against the Spartans to advance.

Roanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.

Rural Retreat claims Class 1 team title, snapping Grundy's 10-year win streak.

Rural Retreat leading Class 1 ranks thus far.

Yokohama Tires in Salem will permanently close March 18 after a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers union on Feb. 20.

Roanoke erased a 12 point deficit to beat Lynchburg in overtime.

Avery Steger will play soccer and wrestle for the Wildcats

"I was a kid that grew up on Salem Avenue and had the opportunity to play college basketball."

While it may be the middle of the school year, it’s never too early for local school districts to begin filling the more than 500 expected vacancies ahead of the next school year.

The Western Virginia Public Education Consortium (WVPEC) has rescheduled its annual job fair to February 14 at the Salem Civic Center after multiple weather-related postponements.

Final day of the classic delivered some top tier matchups

Crawley led the Spartans with 25 points in the girls' win over Staunton River.

It took 11 rounds of competition before “A Rude Vendetta” revealed itself at the annual Salem School Division Spelling Bee this morning.

Help available for Yokohama Tire workers facing layoffs at Salem job fair Workers affected by layoffs at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing found support and new opportunities at a special job fair held at the Salem Civic Center.

There are many options as to where to watch the game. Some people choose to enjoy the game from the comforts of their own home. While others choose to venture out and choose a local sports bar or restaurant to watch the game.

There are many options as to where to watch the game. Some people choose to enjoy the game from the comforts of their own home. While others choose to venture out and choose a local sports bar or restaurant to watch the game.

Hollins committed 17 turnovers in the road loss.

All northbound and southbound lanes are blocked near the 6200 block of Franklin Road in Roanoke County as of 11:19 a.m. due to a two-vehicle crash on Monday, Roanoke Police Department said.

"There are a lot of people that deserve it more than I do, but I’m very grateful for the opportunity," said Allen Lawrence.

A 20-5 first half run gave the Maroons early confidence against the Cougars.

Nearly 400 workers at Yokohama Tires in Salem are facing layoffs as the company cuts back production.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is turning to specialized equipment to tackle stubborn ice and snow on secondary roads across the Salem district, where crews face their biggest challenge yet following this week’s winter storm.

Caleb Franze led all scorers with 15 points.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teamed up with JustServe to donate over 40,000 lbs of food to 250 food banks across the country.

Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the facility.

The Salem RidgeYaks announced Thursday that it was offering a special buy-one-get-one deal for those who were affected by the recent Verizon service outages.

Under H.L. Roberts in the 1930’s the park started to get a family friendly reputation as thousands of people flocked to the park from across the country and live music was played from the likes of Hank Williams Jr and Conway Twitty.

Spartans beat the Patriots the second time this season.

Dust off your boots and hold onto your hats - the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in the saddle and charging through the weekend!

The Salem Stampede Rodeo has been entertaining and thrilling families for decades, celebrating its 59th anniversary this year, but have you ever been curious how it got its start?

The Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in Salem, kicking off its 58th year at the Salem Civic Center!

"We just really let it out on our senior year and you can tell by the scores and how we played."

Known as one of Southwest Virginia’s favorite family-friendly events, the Salem Championship Stampede Rodeo is almost back for its 58th year!

Shopping for a prom dress is an experience that many people never forget. One local group is working to make sure individuals of all abilities get that opportunity.

It’s non-stop action this weekend as the Salem Civic Center gets transformed into a high-octane battle zone for the Partzilla Arenacross Series!

Officials say the attorney advised a woman in 2024 to tell the court she was too sick to appear to postpone legal action.

The Salem Rotary hosted its annual polar plunge Thursday. 10 News Photojournalist Paul Eldert was there with some very brave individuals.

Former Salem and University of Georgia football player Chris Cole brought holiday cheer to young patients at Carilion Children’s Hospital through a special Christmas toy drive.

Officials say a man who is suspected in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University and in the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility.

This holiday season, the Salem Fair is giving you a chance to gift a taste of summer.

Christmas is just around the corner, and in Salem, plenty of residents got their holiday gifts while helping a good cause.

Rams had over 350 yards in the victory.

Looking to add a little extra sparkle to your child’s Christmas this year? The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department is offering a chance for kids to receive a magical phone call from Santa himself.

Route 619, located between Route 890 in Franklin County and Route 651 in Henry County, is currently shut down due to the wintry weather impacting our area.

Hot Dog! The Wienermobile made a stop at WSLS on Sunday!

Saturday saw the dedication of the 20th Roanoke College R House, an annual program in which students at the school take part.

Salem held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade in Downtown Salem on Friday night, bringing families downtown for some holiday cheer and fun.

Glenvar's Dawyot officially commits to UNC-Charlotte

Law enforcement is searching for a woman involved in an assault incident that occurred in Salem on Nov. 16, Salem Police Department said.

Family and friends gather to honor Autumn Bushman's life on her 11th birthday, and advocate for change in Virginia.

Two people and three pets have been displaced following a house fire that occurred in Salem early Saturday morning, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department said.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction tonight at 5:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need.

Addison’s Army of Angels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, and Aztec Rental are all giving back this holiday season by providing free thanksgiving meals to the community

Spartans earn their first state title since 2020 season.

Maroons win all 10 weight classes Thursday night.

This was the Maroons’ first season playing a varsity schedule since 1942, and they were able to go 4–4 in ODAC competition.

More than 500 flags have gone up at the American Legion Post 3 in Salem since last Friday ahead of Veterans Day Tuesday.

Floyd County girls win back-to-back team titles, Blacksburg sweeps both boys and girls Class 4 hardware.

The Salem Red Sox revealed their new identity at Carilion Clinic Field on Saturday!

The Salem Spartans caught late-season momentum as they faced Christiansburg in a crucial senior night game.

A local food drive aims to assist the community amidst paused SNAP benefits.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shots-fired incident in Salem, according to the police department.

Salem has won three of its last four games as the Spartans played at Hidden Valley, aiming for a late-season push toward a playoff spot.

Food insecurity continues to affect thousands across Southwest Virginia. On Thursday, dozens of food pantries and partner agencies gathered at the Feeding Southwest Virginia Agency Conference in Salem to discuss strategies and resources. Especially as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) benefits remain uncertain, and more families turn to food banks.

In the preseason poll, Roanoke received six first-place votes and 36 points.

Roanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is hosting a design public hearing project on Nov. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The rights of trans youth could be a factor Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election and legislative control in Richmond. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears opposes the rights of trans kids at school. Democrat Abigail Spanberger has largely avoided the subject. Each candidate is trying to cast the other as the extremist on the issue. LGBTQ+ Virginians have been grappling with what it means to be queer and trans in a moment where their identities are thrust into statewide and national politics. Other Virginians, meanwhile, worry about its impact on their children.

Today, the 80th anniversary of the Salem Animal Hospital was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 9,000 square foot, two-story building.

Salem faced a tough matchup against Pulaski County in River Ridge tonight.

Today is the last day for you to register to vote for the November 4 election, as early voting continues to show strong turnout.

Hindu and South Asian communities around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, and that includes right here in Salem.

The Southwest Virginia Pride Fest was held at the Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA, on October 11th, 2025.

Salem's Kaur claims Class 4 individual title.

Feeding Southwest Virginia announced that it has a new Food Donation Box located near its warehouse in Salem.