Salem bridge renamed to honor fallen Naval Air Crewman Alex Torres July 8, 2024 1 min read A bridge in Salem is getting a new name in memory of a fallen U.S. Navy crewman and Roanoke College graduate who died after a tragic helicopter crash in 2021. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: About the Author Alex Torres Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke man caught with loaded handgun in carry-on bag at ROANext: VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season Related Stories 1 min read FloydFest 2025: new park twists, weather challenges, plenty of music Gene Marrano July 28, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Foundry Project to benefit from state funding Clark Palmer July 28, 2025 1 min read The Excel Center offers adults a second chance to get their high school diplomas Denise Membreno July 28, 2025