Spartans earn the River Ridge District win Friday night.

"It's just paying it forward," said Salem head football coach Don Holter.

The Trump administration has decided that the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is not immune from being sued, reversing the U.S. government’s longstanding position that the organization was protected from civil liability.

Spartans defeated Albemarle 13-1 Wednesday night

The 14th Annual Little Feet Meet is back and is more ready than ever to promote inclusivity, both on and off the field, by bringing kids of all abilities together for a day of play.

A global biotech company is investing $5 million to expand its facilities in Salem.

The AWARE Foundation, Mainstream Mental Health Services and the Salem Red Sox are celebrating a 16-year-old boy who is currently battling cancer. Cam Thepsimuong will be throwing out the first pitch at today’s Red Sox game.

Salem left 9 runners on base in its second consecutive loss to Lynchburg

Spartans pitcher Cora Robinson had 9 strikeouts in the first four innings.

Lynchburg's 3 runs in the fifth inning led to their sixth win this season.

Red Sox deliver a win on Education Day.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that a medical equipment manufacturer plans to expand its operations in Salem. The investment is expected to create 83 new jobs over the next five years.

Roanoke College is banding together to help one of its own by hosting a bone marrow registry drive tomorrow, April 16.

The Chance Crawford Benefit Softball Tournament is back this weekend as 200 teams from eight states will be taking the field and competing for a variety of championships.

Spring is here, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to start planting everything in your garden.

Salem sends 21 student athletes to the next level

The Salem Civic Center is excited to hold multiple fun events for the public this month!

Kelvin Diaz hit a grand slam in the seventh inning for late insurance runs for the Red Sox.

The fans talked and the Salem Red Sox front office listened.

Residents at the Riverwalk Apartments in Salem have been dealing with a wide array of sewage issues. Such issues include sewage leaks, black mold, flooding, unstable constructs and even feces.

Roanoke College dedicated a sculpture to enslaved laborers on Friday evening at their campus.

Of the 30 guys on the opening day roster, 16 of them played in Salem in 2024.

Parents spoke about the issues that their children had faced in schools while sharing personal stories that have affected them and their children regarding bullying.

Justice and equality are timeless battles that continue to shape our world, and right here in our community, these vital topics are being explored in fresh and meaningful ways. Dr. Forest Jones, a local author from Salem, is set to release his new book, Good Trouble: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972, Tuesday, April 1.

The Salem City Manager has named Steve Simon as the city’s new Fire & EMS Chief.

A batch of puppies was dropped off at the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection late on Sunday night, and the center is now asking for the owner to come forward.

In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.

Today, March 21, the Salem Family YMCA is hosting a basketball skills clinic for its Y Afterschool (YAS) and Y PASS kids.

DePaul Community Resources is scheduled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Independent Living program on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

If you’ve been driving in Salem, you may have noticed a ‘for sale’ sign in the windows of Dilly Dally.

The Spartans made a late push for a comeback, cutting it as close to a 7 point margin.

The popular convenience store and gas station chain Wawa announced that it would be hosting a Community Partnership Event to officially introduce itself to the Roanoke Community and share more details about its first wave of “Westward Virginia Expansion” on Tuesday, April 1.

An Oregon appeals court has found that a voter-approved gun control law is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling.

This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the Salem VA Medical Center is marking the occasion by giving Vietnam-era veterans some overdue recognition.

Jasmine Houston hit the game-winning shot to send the Colonels to the state championship game.

Veterans questioned the local leadership during a quarterly town hall meeting, telling them care has greatly improved but that the layoffs have them concerned for the future.

Roanoke College heading to DIII NCAA tournament for first time in more than 20 years

The Maroons fell to Guilford 79-74

Jackson Bell hit a clutch go-ahead three pointer in the final seconds of overtime.

The Hokies tied a program single-game record of 8 home runs in an 18-2 win over Villanova.

The Salem girls also earned a Region 4D title.

The Generals will compete for their third consecutive ODAC title Saturday night.

The Virginia Tech softball team will be one of many competing at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.

Pending home sales in the United States slid to an all-time low in January as high mortgage rates, record-high home prices, and possibly the terrible weather last month hindered those seeking to buy.

WATCH: William Fleming and Salem girls advance to respective state tournaments

The Maroons pulled away from Ferrum in the closing minutes to secure the 89-75 victory.

The talented running back ended his career as the all-time leading rusher in program history.

Salem Police Department announced that Senior Police Officer Jared Bridges will be their 2024 Officer of the Year!

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Fire Service Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Virginia’s fire service. Among the honorees are the Salem Fire Marshal’s Office and Trevor Baldwin, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept. Company 18 from Campbell County, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community safety and emergency response.

The Maroons will be competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference starting this fall after competing as a club sport in 2024.

WATCH: Salem boys and girls clinch River Ridge District titles

The Maroons earned the 75-73 home victory Tuesday night.

The City of Salem is recovering from flooding overnight. City officials say the Roanoke River in Salem crested early this morning and water levels have receded rapidly.

Giles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.

Technology is playing a vital role in helping community churches support children and families in crisis.

Many areas of our region are expected to have dangerous travel conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mama Crockett’s Donuts is a business that was so wildly popular, it made people whip their heads around and make U-turns just to stop and grab a box of donuts. But after closing down shop, they are back in business to the delight of their customers.

The Cavaliers used a 6-0 run to end the third quarter with momentum.

The junior wide receiver tallied over 600 yards receiving with 8 touchdowns in 2024.

A garage fire in Salem caused $30,000 in damages Thursday, according to the Salem Fire & EMS Dept.

The Maroons earn their 10th conference win of the season.

50 public middle and high schools are state winners in the “Samsung Solve for Tomorrow” National STEM Competition.

20 Special Olympics Basketball teams hit the hardwood this weekend at Roanoke College.

WATCH: Adam Ward classic underway at Salem

It’s time for another episode of Foul Check!

President Trump's federal employee buyout offer could have a negative impact on the VA Hospital in Salem.

WATCH: Randolph-Macon snaps Roanoke's 6-game win streak

Students from across the Roanoke valley are getting new opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the student registered apprenticeship program.

Mary Schleusner recorded a double-double in the first half on her way to 31 points and 29 rebounds.

No Hungry Kid is helping expand access even further into 2025 with new school nutrition grants. RCPS, Montogomery Co. Public Schools and SCPS were awarded money as part of that expansion.

Salem girls remain undefeated with win over Patrick Henry

This year Roanoke College will face off with Ferrum College.

Roanoke Police say they made an arrest in connection to an alleged incident at Sam’s Club where a couple reported Nazi symbols were scrawled on lug nuts while their tires were being rotated.

Sam’s Club is investigating what it calls a “disturbing allegation” at its Roanoke store.

The Salem Stampede Champion Rodeo returns this weekend with family-friendly events, featuring spokesman Kevin DeBusk sharing event highlights.

The 57th Annual Salem Championship Stampede Rodeo is back this weekend and is still expected to be a packed house regardless of the weather.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is looking for a permanent location this year.

The recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.

With winter weather just hitting our area and even more expected in the coming days, that means for emergency crews and folks working at the hospitals, it’s all hands on deck. Oftentimes those emergencies may require a blood transfusion.

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road has pleaded not guilty after turning down a proposed plea agreement.

Despite the mess on the roads, kids across the region had some fun in the snow on Monday.

For many, the holidays are a time of the year they look forward to the most, but for others, its a time of the year that they have to live in fear.

The Salem Civic Center will be holding the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo from Jan 10 to 12.

A local funeral home is honoring former President Jimmy Carter with a community register book.

The tribute is located inside the funeral home's front entrance and will be available through Jan. 28.

Police investigate death of woman in Salem after she was hit by a vehicle in a Salem parking lot.

It’s Christmas and what can be a wonderful time for some people can be a difficult time for others, like our veterans.

The hospital staff at LewisGale brought Christmas joy to the Musil family by decorating Craig's room and providing gifts, despite their challenging circumstances.

Slam Duncan’s Children’s Charities marked a significant milestone with the 20th anniversary of its beloved “Angels Helping Angels” event.

If you find yourself feeling more down or blue during the wintertime than other seasons, you could have seasonal affective disorder.

Grayson County faced off against Essex at the Salem Stadium Saturday morning!

The I-81 Advisory Committee is meeting later today in Lexington to hear updates about the status on the more than 60 projects going up and down the corridor.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is back starting Thursday and will continue until Saturday at the Spartan Square Shopping Center for registered families.

Attention, drivers! There will be detours in place as crews work to remove railroad tracks from two highly traveled intersections in Salem.

An early morning accidental cooking fire in Salem caused $250,000 in damage, but all residents and a dog escaped safely.

The residents of a mobile home and a camper were displaced following a fire in Salem, Salem Fire-EMS said.

City council’s narrow vote advances Hopetree development

First council vote set for HopeTree’s latest rezoning proposal

Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3