Salem City Council candidate says economic opportunity headed for the city Emma Thomas October 27, 2022 1 minute read Photo: Randy Foley courtesy of Salem City With election night less than two weeks away, an incumbent in the Salem City Council race says big things are coming – and he hopes to be the one to see the city through them. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Armed robbery this morning in NW RoanokeNext: Carilion moving outpatient mental health services to Tanglewood Related Stories 1 minute read 9-year-old girl seriously injured in Roanoke crash Web Staff January 17, 2026 0 2 minutes read Science Museum confirms it will leave Center in the Square by end of 2026 Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 4 minutes read City of Salem officials react to Yokohama Tire imminent closure announcement at Salem plant, with 392 layoffs announced Ian Price January 16, 2026 0