Salem bridge renamed to honor fallen Naval Air Crewman Alex Torres July 8, 2024 1 min read A bridge in Salem is getting a new name in memory of a fallen U.S. Navy crewman and Roanoke College graduate who died after a tragic helicopter crash in 2021. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke man caught with loaded handgun in carry-on bag at ROANext: VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season Related Stories 1 min read Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025 1 min read Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors Denise Membreno May 16, 2025 1 min read Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants Clark Palmer May 16, 2025