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 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026