History professor believes Salem Confederate statue should come down Clark Palmer July 18, 2020 1 min 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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Police investigate shooting near Washington Park in RoanokeNext: No entry to Virginia liquor stores without a mask Related Stories 1 min read Salem receives additional tourism grants to boost visitor attraction Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025