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 Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0