A nationally renowned artist will be honored in Salem Gene Marrano June 23, 2014 1 min read The Letter by Walter Biggs A roadside marker honoring an art legend will be unveiled tomorrow in Salem. Walter Biggs was a Salem native whose artwork earned him world wide recognition. More from WFIR intern reporter Alexis Manley: Share: Continue Reading Previous: RCPS+ program combines learning with funNext: Va. lawmakers return to consider line-item vetoes Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025