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Carilion Clinic, LewisGale go head-to-head in charity softball game
Read full article: Carilion Clinic, LewisGale go head-to-head in charity softball gameThis weekend, LewisGale and Carilion Clinic are taking swings at heart disease, for the annual โHomers for Heartsโ charity softball game at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Video Vault | Salemโs baseball heritage
Read full article: Video Vault | Salemโs baseball heritageBefore the Salem Red Sox put on their gloves, dust of their bats, and play at Salem Memorial Ballpark, letโs dive into the WSLS Video Vault. Revisit the original Municipal Stadium, once home to Salemโs minor league baseball team, โThe Salem Rebels.โ
โBlack Heritage Nightโ tailgate held at Salem Memorial Ballpark
Read full article: โBlack Heritage Nightโ tailgate held at Salem Memorial BallparkIt was a packed house for Black Heritage Night tailgate outside the Salem Memorial Ballpark. The Salem Red Sox and the Humble Hustle partnered for the event.
Salem Memorial Ballpark to host annual Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11
Read full article: Salem Memorial Ballpark to host annual Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11Join local first responders in honoring the fallen on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 by climbing 110 stories.
Salem Red Sox launch holiday movie series
Read full article: Salem Red Sox launch holiday movie seriesSALEM, Va. โ Itโs beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Salem Memorial Ballpark! Starting on Dec. 5, holiday movies will air at the stadium as part of the new Salem Sox Cinema Series. Below is a schedule:Dec. 5: Polar ExpressDec. 12: ElfDec. 19: National Lampoonโs Christmas VacationGates for each screening open at 4 p.m. and movies will start at 6 p.m. Seating will be capped at 250, and you can reserve suites starting at $75. Suites have waitress service, indoor and outdoor seating and will guarantee admission of up to 10 guests.
Guns โN Hoses softball game shines in Salem
Read full article: Guns โN Hoses softball game shines in SalemSALEM, Va. โ The 16th annual Guns โN 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 โHosesโ extinguished the โGunsโ 10-9 in the annual grudge match. The firefighters versus police event raises money for the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. โItโs going to be great camaraderie between us and the cops,โ 1st Lieutenant C.J.
Chase Rice faces backlash for crowded concert ahead of Salem show
Read full article: Chase Rice faces backlash for crowded concert ahead of Salem showSALEM, Va. A country star thats coming to Salem, Chase Rice, is facing major backlash after holding a concert in Tennessee this past weekend with fans standing side-by-side without wearing face coverings. Rice posted a video of the concert on his Instagram story, which has since been deleted. However, it was recorded and shared by another woman on twitter. In response, Wendy Delano, Director of Civic Facilities for the City of Salem told 10 News in a statement:Rice is set to perform at the Salem Memorial Ballpark at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 14.
Watch Frozen II at Salem Civic Center lot turned drive-in theater
Read full article: Watch Frozen II at Salem Civic Center lot turned drive-in theaterSALEM, Va. A parking lot behind the Salem Civic Center will transform into a drive-in movie theater on Friday night. The Salem Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Frozen II.Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the move will begin at dusk, around 9 p.m. Admission is free and the parking lot is limited to 50% capacity. Cars will face the entrance of Salem Memorial Ballpark, lined up in every other parking spot to ensure proper social distancing. Organizers ask guests to practice common sense social distancing and wear face coverings when theyre outside of their vehicles.
Chase Rice to perform at Salem Memorial Ballpark in August
Read full article: Chase Rice to perform at Salem Memorial Ballpark in AugustSALEM, Va. After days of ominous clues posted to Facebook, the Salem Civic Center has announced that Chase Rice will be playing at the Salem Memorial Ballpark in August. The country singer and former reality TV star will be performing on Aug. 14, and tickets are set to go on sale this Friday on the Ticketmaster website. Rice is known for co-writing the song Cruise by Florida Georgia Line and for his single Ready Set Roll. His first number one hit, Eyes on You, has accounted for nearly 350 million streams and almost 34 million YouTube views. He first came into the spotlight when he was the runner up on Survivor: Nicaragua in 2010. He was also a linebacker at University of North Carolina and NASCAR pit crew member for Hendrick Motorsports.
Salem Memorial Ballpark hosts USSSA Tournament
Read full article: Salem Memorial Ballpark hosts USSSA TournamentSALEM, Va. More than a dozen 13-and-under baseball teams that are part of the Virginia United States Specialty Sports Association have taken to Salem Memorial Ballpark for a tournament this weekend. With ongoing discussions about major and minor league baseballs return, Haley Toyota Field was available for use this weekend. Salem Red Sox general manager Allen Lawrence said they were happy to welcome the youngsters. While the Salem Red Sox dont make profit from ticket sales, they do benefit from concession sales which is pivotal during the clubs uncertainty for a 2020 season. We havent had a Red Sox game since last August so every little bit of revenue helps.
Cheer on the Salem Red Sox with law enforcement during National Night Out
Read full article: Cheer on the Salem Red Sox with law enforcement during National Night OutSALEM, Va. - Join Salem law enforcement for a night out at the ballpark. Officers from the Salem Police Department and the Salem Sheriff's Office will be at Salem Red Sox game on Aug 6 for National Night Out. You'll have the opportunity to meet officers, learn about crime prevention in your neighborhood and explore careers in law enforcement. The Salem Red Sox will be playing the Lynchburg Hillcats. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.