Romney hits health care, the economy and more during stop in Salem Timothy Martin June 27, 2012 1 minute read Salem was front and center in the race for the White House yesterday. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s visit to Carter Machinery. Share: Post navigation Previous: VA Department of Forestry urges safety this 4th of JulyNext: UVA Board of Visitors reinstates president Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026