This project involves replacing aging storm drainage infrastructure that is more than 100 years old and over 10 feet below the street level. These improvements are designed to address flooding issues ...

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 ...

Salem’s annual Halloween bash, Pumpkinfest, returns on Friday night, October 30, at the Salem Farmers Market in Downtown Salem. This year’s family-friendly event will once again feature a menagerie of ...

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 ...

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 Police Department Captain Sean Slusser graduated from the FBI National Academy this week in Quantico. The FBI’s National Academy is known as one of the premier law enforcement training programs ...

WHEREAS, September 17, 2026, marks the two hundred thirty-ninth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, it is ...

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 ...