Salem, VA - News Flash https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:02:42 -0500 Salem, VA - Get the latest news en-us Blair Appointed to Succeed Robbins on Economic Development Authority https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=544 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:31:00 -0500 Kim Blair will complete the remainder of Dave Robbins' term, which runs into March of 2028. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=544/638986266600000000 Black Label Society Brings Thunderous Riffs to Salem https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=543 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:54:51 -0500 Black Label Society, the heavy, bluesy, unhinged hard-rock-metal force, joins Zakk Sabbath & Dark Chapel to crank up the volume in Salem. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=543/638985344910000000 City Council Appoints Raines and Crawley to School Board https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=542 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:34:17 -0500 Their appointments were unanimous and they will take effect on January 1, 2026. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=542/638984504570000000 Menagerie of Events Set for Salem This Holiday Season https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=541 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:19:46 -0500 Concerts, shopping, Santa sightings, festivals and a parade are part of Salem's 2025 Holiday festivities. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=541/638983631860000000 Salem Police Make Arrest in Shots Fired Incident https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=540 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:48 -0500 Members of the Salem Emergency Response Team were able to apprehend the suspect without incident. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=540/638980272480000000 Council Proclaims Alyson Chaisson Day https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=539 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:22:57 -0500 The City of Salem expresses appreciation to Alyson Chaisson for 42 years of distinguished service to the City of Salem, its employees, and residents from 1983-2025. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=539/638974381770000000 Rising Star Sam Barber Headed to Salem Civic Center in 2026 https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=538 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:50:00 -0500 Barber has built a huge fan following and achieved platinum status mainly through TikTok, and he will be in Salem February 5, 2026 https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=538/638968350000000000 Salem Receives Additional State Tourism Grants https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=537 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:51 -0500 The city will use the grants to enhance VA250 events and attract more visitors to Virginia's Championship City. https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=537/638966538510000000