Salem Police Officers responded to an emergency call in the 1600 block of Lynchburg Turnpike this afternoon. After arriving on the scene, officers quickly located a male victim with a gunshot wound to ...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the road construction project on Main Street between Market and Broad Streets has been extended through at least November 6.The depth and scope of the project to repla ...

The Salem Economic Development Authority is introducing a new program to help assist small businesses. In conjunction with the Salem Economic Development Department, the Salem Small Business Equipment ...

Downtown Salem, Virginia Inc. and Salem Economic Development invite families and children at heart to get into the Halloween spirit with the return of the Salem Spooky Scavenger Hunt, running October ...

For the first time ever, a singer-songwriter from Toad Suck, Arkansas is coming to Salem to headline the 2026 Star-B-Q concert at the Salem Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 21. Trey Pendley is the ...

Salem City Council voted tonight to appoint Dr. Joseph Foley as Salem’s newest council member. Foley will fill the position formerly held by John Saunders, who passed away on August 22. Foley will ...

Salem City Council is seeking applicants for a vacant City Council member interim appointment. This interim appointment will be in effect until the voters of the City of Salem elect a replacement at a ...

It is with great sadness that City Council members and City leaders announce the passing of Salem City Councilman John Saunders, who died this Saturday afternoon at the age of 66. “The impact John had ...

Effective Thursday, July 9, 2026, the City of Salem is implementing voluntary water conservation measures for the City’s municipal water system, pursuant to the City's Drought Management Plan. All ...

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Upper Roanoke River Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project will be received by the City of Salem Purchasing Department, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia ...