The stories of Salem city, VA
8 narrated audio stories from across Salem city — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Roanoke College
How a College Made Salem a College Town
A school’s move gave Salem a lasting civic rhythm.
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From Air Force Cockpits to the Shuttle
John M. Fabian’s path from engineering to two Space Shuttle missions.
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From Virginia to the Country Charts
A Virginia singer’s brief, bright run onto the national country stage.
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From Fort Lewis to Point Pleasant
How Andrew Lewis rose from frontier roots to wartime command.
Roanoke College
After the Fire, a Campus Reimagined
How Roanoke College turned loss into Salem’s architectural memory.
Salem Civic Center
How Salem Turned Summer Into Fair Time
A city-made fair became Salem’s annual summer ritual.
Roanoke College
When a College Chose Salem
How a Lutheran school’s move helped define Salem long before game days.
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When Salem Was the Frontier
How Fort Lewis reveals Salem’s rough beginnings on Virginia’s western edge.
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