Southwest Virginia’s hometown heroes raised $38,500 during their annual ice hockey game.

The 19th annual “Guns N Hoses” charity ice hockey game is returning to the Berglund Center on Jan. 28.

SALEM, Va. – The 16th annual Guns ’N Hoses softball game contested Friday night at the Salem Memorial Ballpark did not disappoint. The Police built a lead in this game, but the Firefighters stormed back with a 3-run rally in the bottom of the 9th. The “Hoses” extinguished the “Guns” 10-9 in the annual grudge match. The firefighters versus police event raises money for the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. “It’s going to be great camaraderie between us and the cops,” 1st Lieutenant C.J.