History professor believes Salem Confederate statue should come down Clark Palmer July 18, 2020 1 minute read The chairman of the Roanoke College History Department believes it is time for a Confederate statue near campus to come down. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Police investigate shooting near Washington Park in RoanokeNext: No entry to Virginia liquor stores without a mask Related Stories Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0 Star City Golf does brisk business as winter weather drew people in from the cold Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0