Salem City Council candidates square off Gene Marrano April 23, 2014 1 minute read There was some push back at a Salem City Council candidates forum yesterday…on issues of party affiliation and spending. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke-Blackburg Regional Airport head to retire after 25 yearsNext: Time limits on Roanoke Co. supervisors to speak at meetings get first approval Related Stories Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026