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A 58-year-old woman died after crashing on Goodwin Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to the Roanoke County Police Department.

A Salem woman was shocked to find four unexpected visitors on her front porch. A family of bears moved through the Beverly Heights neighborhood on Monday.

A new director of athletics has been appointed for Roanoke College, the school announced in a press release.

The couple has set up a memorial every year on Memorial Day since they bought the house in 2020.

Feeding Southwest Virginia is asking for your support in reaching their donation goal.

A ribbon cutting for a new resource for students at Salem High School.

LewisGale ICU nurse, Katie Hougasian started to feel off at work when her coworkers quickly realized she was having a stroke.

Two Republicans and an Independent in the Oregon Senate are now disqualified from reelection as a walkout has stalled hundreds of bills and triggered a constitutional amendment aimed at stopping the boycotts.

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Fayetteville's pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts in the victory.

The Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce honored more than 40 students who are joining the apprenticeship program, which offers local high school students the chance to work in their chosen field before even graduating from high school.

Literary icon Nikki Giovanni is set to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Roanoke College.

A Salem man charged in connection with a Lynchburg shootout in 2021 has pleaded guilty, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Layman Distributing is investing millions of dollars to relocate and increase capacity in Salem, bringing 42 new jobs to the area.

Republicans who have blocked bills about abortion, gun control and gender-affirming health care in Oregon for the third straight day are basing their boycott on an obscure, 44-year-old state law that requires bill summaries to be written at the reading level of an eighth- or ninth-grader.

Republican state senators in Oregon haven't shown up to work, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on legislation pertaining to gun control, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care.

Banana pudding, pulled pork, all the fixin's and Peruvian chicken are just some of the items on this stacked menu.

Ahead of summer, local pantries are in desperate need of donations in order to feed children this summer.

Kids in Salem were reeling in some fun on Saturday.

The 71st annual Ernest ‘Pig’ Robertson Trout Rodeo returns to Salem this Saturday.

Annual Spartan Classic continues at Hanging Rock to raise money for Salem athletics

"If you would've told me that I'd never leave this town back when I was 18, I would've said I don't know about that."

Local high school students can sing live on stage with Foreigner thanks to the Q99 choir contest.

A 20-year-old man is facing several charges in connection with the sexual assault of a young girl, according to the Salem Police Department.

Roanoke College's Board of Trustees approved a proposal to begin offering football, cheerleading and a marching band pending $1.2 million in funding.

Fire crews responded to two fires in Salem Saturday, according to Salem Fire-EMS.

After losing in walk-off fashion Friday night, Lynchburg made sure to score insurance runs to secure the win on Saturday.

Football, cheerleading, and marching band could soon be coming to Roanoke College.

Believe it or not, the Salem Fair is only a couple of months away and the family favorite might look a little different this year.

Lynchburg jumped to an 11-0 lead before Salem began to rally back.

Playlist 4 Life Foundation is a local non-profit focused on spreading awareness about mental health through music.

One person is displaced and is staying with family after an apartment fire in Salem, according to the Salem Fire & EMS Department.

Last week, we asked you all what your go-to spot was when it came to breweries in downtown Roanoke.

One local congregation brought over three hundred people together Saturday to celebrate Passover.

The Oregon Legislature has authorized the governor to expand urban growth boundaries to provide land for chipmakers to build factories.

The Salem Red Sox are ready to welcome fans back to the ballpark with a season filled with fun, food and baseball!

Norfolk Southern crews will soon be working on road crossings in the city of Salem, impacting traffic, officials say.

Glenvar's first of two signing classes this spring included 7 athletes.

New healthcare technology in the Roanoke Valley was unveiled on Tuesday. LewisGale Medical Center now houses a virtual reality treadmill.

Drivers have been advised to avoid the Wildwood Road area as the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department responds to a fire.

Nearly 1500 people are petitioning the City of Salem asking for answers after Moyer Skate Park was demolished with no definite plans for a new location.

An accidental fire at a Salem apartment complex on Monday left 32 residents displaced and around $700,000 in damages, according to Salem Fire & EMS.

Roanoke College and Virginia Tech are partnering up to advance the technology field.

The Salem Museum is bringing history to life on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Amy Vizcarra submitted video of an incredible dust devil at Hidden Valley Country Club Monday

Joe Bedetto, the President of RDS, says the plant is not functional and they don’t have an estimated time on when it will be back open.

When most people think of spring, they think of warmer weather and flowers. Now is the perfect time to start planning for this year’s gardening season.

Salem City Schools is looking at redistricting some elementary schools due to predicted growth in the Simms Farm housing development and the Valleydale Lofts Apartments project.

Salem High School says the school renovations are 99% done.

Thanks to Corkey Bowles for today’s Picture of the Day from Salem.

Before the Salem Red Sox put on their gloves, dust of their bats, and play at Salem Memorial Ballpark, let’s dive into the WSLS Video Vault. Revisit the original Municipal Stadium, once home to Salem’s minor league baseball team, “The Salem Rebels.”

A crash has caused a 4-mile backup in Salem on I-81 South, according to VDOT.

VDOT is working to keep drivers safe ahead of potential winter weather conditions.

Salem city leaders voted unanimously to support the STS group AG moving into the old General Electric plant on Friday.

A southwest Virginia restaurant has a new set of wheels.

The Old General Electric building in Salem has been claimed. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday the 32 million dollar investment by STS Group AG, a global supplier of vehicle parts.

Having a perfect score in bowling is very challenging, but to achieve that perfect score nearly 20 times is beyond rewarding.

STS Group AG, a manufacturing automotive company, is headed to Salem and is expected to bring 119 jobs in its wake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.

U.S. employers posted 10.8 million job openings in January, indicating the American job market continues to run too hot for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.

A man reported missing out of Salem in early February has been found dead, according to the Salem Police Department.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate hit a three-month high this week, reflecting higher Treasury yields and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise its benchmark rate and keep it there until inflation recedes.

The new cancer screening test can detect seven different types of cancers that are common in dogs.

Target plans to invest as much as $5 billion this year expanding services for customers, including a drive up service for returns, renovations at 175 stores and improvements in online shopping.

The Generals were led by Mary Schleusner's 30 points and 19 rebounds.

Mary Schleusner led the Generals to victory thanks to a double-double performance.

Roanoke College needed 4 overtimes to dismiss the 5th seeded Generals in the quarterfinals.

If you’re driving through the Salem area, you may have noticed something going on at the old General Electric property.

A beloved Daleville bagel shop is expanding.

Officer Wesley Richer was also named rookie of the year.

We start out in Class 3 132 lb, Noah Nininger of Staunton River against Phoenix Alyea of Skyline.

Maroons overcome 11 point deficit in their regular season finale against the Marlins.

A ribbon cutting is highlighting the first of many new bank branches coming to our area.

Salem City Schools crowned its spelling bee champion on Wednesday morning.

An Oregon court has ruled that local governments in the state can’t declare themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries and ban police from enforcing certain gun laws.

For many people, the Night to Shine event is a chance to just enjoy the moment – dancing and fancy wear are common sights at these events nationwide, along with plenty of smiling faces.

The Norfolk Southern Railway Company has agreed to pay a civil charge of $27,300 after coal hopper rail cars derailed and spilled into the Roanoke River in 2020, according to the consent order.

How All Sports Cafe is getting fans ready for the Super Bowl

Darnell Rose is known for his passion for teaching music, even while blind.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked the board of commissioners of the state’s marijuana and alcohol regulating authority to remove its executive director and other leaders who allegedly abused their position for personal gain.

Night to Shine prom is back in person for the first time in several years and is gearing up for their biggest event yet.

The defending Class 3 state champions defeated LCA 65-31.

The Salem girls defeated visiting Glenvar to get the Adam Ward classic started in 2023.

Thanks to Patty Lovelace for sending today’s Picture of the Day from Salem.

The Registered Apprenticeship program was designed in the 1930’s by the Roosevelt administration.

Schools in Southwest Virginia are involved in spreading Special Olympics' message of inclusion and some, including Salem High School, are getting national recognition for their efforts.

Thanks to the Salem Homeless Program, 125 veterans now have permanent homes, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

On Friday, Feeding Southwest Virginia received a massive donation of 30,000 pounds of protein from Smithfield Foods.

Ozempic, a medication for people dealing with Type 2 diabetes is in short supply around the nation right now, according to the FDA.

Local school systems all around the Commonwealth are recruiting teachers. On Saturday, a job fair for Western Virginia kicks off in Salem.

EC Glass junior running back Michael Thomas had a breakout performance in week 9 versus Rustburg.

Teacher Job Recruiting Fair hoping to fill hundreds of open positions across Southwest Virginia

Crews are currently at the scene of a fire at a business in Salem located at 844 Union Street, not far from GW Carver Elementary School.

'Healthy Athletes' offers free health screenings and education at Special Olympics events, and can be life-changing for athletes.

The former CEO of the FedStar Federal Credit Union pled guilty to charges after she used credit union funds for personal purchases from 2018 to 2020, according to the United States Department of Justice.

Oregon’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization has had a rocky start, but the Oregon secretary of state says as part of an audit of the program that it’s too early to call it a failure.

Doctors use the month to talk about the importance of getting a pap smear and getting vaccinate against HPV.

Gabe Ford honored for his Week 10 exploits in a win over Radford.

North Cross state championship football team also honored.

Emory and Henry commit Rhyan Harris scored 38 points in the Highlanders home win.