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Class of 2026 inducted into Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (805+ words) The Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame inducted their Class of 2026 Sunday night, with this year's class of 5 touching all areas of the communities - from Major League baseball players, to coaching ... SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The snow is on the field still…...
Salem to host three-day rodeo championship
3+ week, 4+ day ago (116+ words) SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is coming to Salem Civic Center on Friday, January 9 and will conclude on Sunday, January 11. SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is coming to Salem Civic Center on Friday, January…...
Grown Here at Home: Covington man’s giant gourds earn awards at Virginia and North Carolina state fairs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Weighing in at 1,507 pounds, Steven Hall placed second at the Virginia State Fair for his giant pumpkin and won the governor's pick, now on display at the governor's mansion in Richmond. "That's been one of my goals…...
The Salem Red Sox rebrand as The Salem RidgeYaks
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (153+ words) SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Red Sox minor league baseball team rebranded as The Salem RidgeYaks in a gathering at Carilion Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark on Saturday evening, November 8, 2025. SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Red Sox minor league baseball…...
Salem native gains attention of MLB team for love of hotdogs
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (479+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Do you remember the "what would you do for a klondike bar" jingle? Well, what would you do for a hot dog? And a cool hat. But mainly, a hot dog? That question was answered for one…...
Darby’s Dancers in Salem helps children with disabilities shine on stage and in life
5+ mon, 13+ hour ago (337+ words) SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - At Mountain Movers Creative Arts in Salem, a special group of children is taking the stage. Through Darby's Dancers, they're discovering new ways to build confidence, make friends and experience the joy of dance. Darby's Dancers is…...
Danville city councilman showing ‘signs of progress’ in recovery since being set on fire
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WDBJ) - Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler, who was set on fire back on July 30, is showing "signs of progress" according to his wife, Blair, in a statement she wrote on social media. "I want to take a moment…...
Tornado touches down at popular beach in North Carolina, officials say
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A tornado touched down at a North Carolina beach earlier this week. According to the National Weather Service, the EF-0 tornado started as a waterspout over the Atlantic Ocean and moved onshore at Holden Beach…...
VA staffing shortages leave Salem veterans facing delays
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Veterans in Salem are experiencing longer wait times and reduced access to care as staffing shortages within the Department of Veterans Affairs deepen nationwide, according to a new report from the VA Office of Inspector General. The…...
Salem PD seeks missing teen boy
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (115+ words) SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Salem Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old: Zion Divyn Lee Cruz. He's described as 58, 145 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. He ... SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Salem Police Department is looking for the…...