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 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026