Salem author discusses impact of NBA legend and silhouette Ian Price June 12, 2024 1 min read Hall of Fame Lakers guard and NBA logo inspiration – Jerry West – has passed away at age 86. A local author who is known for writing books on NBA players including West discussed his passing, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Feeding SWVA gears up for Summer Food Services programNext: Virginia Children’s Theatre presents Legally Blonde Jr. Related Stories 1 min read Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer Denise Membreno April 21, 2025 1 min read Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 AP April 21, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025