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Love on the Fast Track: LGBTQ Weddings Surge Before Inauguration Day
Read full article: Love on the Fast Track: LGBTQ Weddings Surge Before Inauguration DayReverend Emily Sheppard is facilitating expedited weddings for LGBTQ couples before Trump's inauguration amid concerns about potential shifts in marriage laws.
Harris leads Trump by 10 points in Roanoke College’s latest poll
Read full article: Harris leads Trump by 10 points in Roanoke College’s latest pollRoanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the Rescue
Read full article: Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the RescueProvisional ballots provide a safety net for voters facing eligibility questions, ensuring their votes are counted amidst challenges like voter purges and identification issues.
Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This Weekend
Read full article: Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This WeekendFormer President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop at the Salem Civic Center this weekend, intensifying his efforts just days ahead of Election Day.
Salem City Council candidates share their vision for the future at community forum
Read full article: Salem City Council candidates share their vision for the future at community forumWith Election Day just weeks away, candidates for the Salem City Council led a community conversation Thursday night at a forum at the Andrew Lewis Middle School Auditorium.
Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impact
Read full article: Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impactJermaine Coles, a Roanoke native, got to thank his 6th Grade Social Studies teacher nearly 30 years after taking her class for the lasting lessons.
Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration error
Read full article: Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration errorOregon transportation authorities waited weeks to tell elections officials about an error that registered over 1,200 people to vote despite them not providing proof of U.S. citizenship.
Man arrested in Roanoke by Salem Police, concludes manhunt following crime spree
Read full article: Man arrested in Roanoke by Salem Police, concludes manhunt following crime spreeAll Salem City Schools have been placed in “secure mode” as police continue to search for a suspect in Salem, according to Salem officials.
Roanoke College is set to Honor Enslaved Laborers with New Memorial
Read full article: Roanoke College is set to Honor Enslaved Laborers with New MemorialRoanoke College is taking a significant step towards acknowledging its past with the upcoming installation of a new memorial dedicated to the enslaved laborers whose contributions were crucial in shaping the college’s legacy and buildings.
Roanoke College to unveil design for memorial to enslaved laborers Friday
Read full article: Roanoke College to unveil design for memorial to enslaved laborers FridayRoanoke College will hold a press conference at noon Friday with artist Sandy Williams IV, who will unveil the design for a major work of art on campus that will memorialize enslaved laborers connected to the college and Roanoke County, the college said.
Ribbon Cutting for Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution site in Salem Friday
Read full article: Ribbon Cutting for Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution site in Salem FridayElected Officials Day is Friday and officials and partners will come together on Friday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting event of the newly renovated Salem Distribution site, according to Feeding Southwest Virginia.
Rubble to restoration: Roanoke College builds owl, bat, bee boxes on campus meadow restoration
Read full article: Rubble to restoration: Roanoke College builds owl, bat, bee boxes on campus meadow restorationWhat’s now a lush meadow, used to be a pile of rubble on Roanoke College’s campus. It’s now home to native plants like Black-eyed Susans, blue vervain and mint.
Avoiding Back Pain: Tips for packing your kid’s backpack
Read full article: Avoiding Back Pain: Tips for packing your kid’s backpackSchool’s back in session for Southwest Virginia schools, and as you’re busy getting your little ones out the door in the morning, it can be tempting to put everything in their backpacks. However, doctors are urging parents to think twice.
Game of the Week | Liberty Christian earns win against Salem, 35-21
Read full article: Game of the Week | Liberty Christian earns win against Salem, 35-21Two powerhouse football teams went head-to-head here in Lynchburg as both teams looked to start their season 1 and 0 but in the end, the LCA Bulldogs pulled off the win in what turned out to be a physical football game.
Virginia high school students embrace college life early with Roanoke College’s free program
Read full article: Virginia high school students embrace college life early with Roanoke College’s free programVirginia High School kids will have the unique opportunity to take free courses at Roanoke College as classes start today.
Roanoke College poll shows Kamala Harris with a 3 point lead over Donald Trump
Read full article: Roanoke College poll shows Kamala Harris with a 3 point lead over Donald TrumpRoanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Salem first ‘Stroke Smart City’ west of Richmond, works to educate public
Read full article: Salem first ‘Stroke Smart City’ west of Richmond, works to educate publicLewisGale Medical Center and City of Salem leadership kicked off their Stroke Smart Salem partnership with a community activation day on Tuesday. Hospital leaders and community officials, including Salem Mayor Renee Turk and members of city council, canvassed businesses on Main Street to spread awareness about stroke education.
‘It’s magical’: Roanoke College students help build home for 19th annual R-House project
Read full article: ‘It’s magical’: Roanoke College students help build home for 19th annual R-House projectRoanoke College students team up with Habitat for Humanity each year to build someone in the Roanoke Valley a home and today they’re moving it to its permanent location on Bullitt Avenue.
‘Quest for 10,000 High-Fives’ at Salem Fair raises awareness over suicide prevention
Read full article: ‘Quest for 10,000 High-Fives’ at Salem Fair raises awareness over suicide preventionThe event is a partnership between iHeartMedia Roanoke - Lynchburg and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Summer camp in Salem helps incoming kindergarteners prepare through a buddy
Read full article: Summer camp in Salem helps incoming kindergarteners prepare through a buddyEvery summer, the Salem Education Foundation hosts a camp to prepare rising kindergarteners for their first year in school through their annual Jill's Buddy Camp.
Gov. Youngkin announces legislation to aid people with disabilities
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces legislation to aid people with disabilitiesVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin stopped in Salem to sign new legislation to support Virginians with developmental disabilities and their families on Tuesday.