The City of Salem unveiled its new LOVE art sign at Library Square this morning. The 2500 pound sign that is 7 feet tall and nearly 17 feet long is unique in that it is completely mobile.

The first official day of spring was Tuesday. While it might still seem like winter, it is in fact spring! Flowers are starting to bloom, and warmer weather is around the corner.  If you have been wondering what to do with your time when everything thaws, this is the list for you.

On Saturday the world will transform into a mass of green and shamrocks. Everywhere you look will be green shirts, crazy socks, shamrock sunglasses, and people claiming to be Irish. Restaurants will be serving specials on corned beef sandwiches and green drinks.

Yes, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. While Salem won’t be dyeing the Roanoke River green, there will be all kinds of fun.

With the weather resuming its normal chilly temperatures, we are reminded there are still two weeks of winter left. Even longer until the temperatures start to rise consistently. Here are some activities you and your family can enjoy in cold, or warm, weather!

The Salem School Division Teacher of the Year for 2018 has influenced students in detention centers, jails and college classrooms during her career, but she garners Salem’s top teacher honor for the tremendous work she does with middle school students at Andrew Lewis.