Salem High School students can now bring personal electronic devices to class Gene Marrano September 2, 2014 1 min read Public Schools open in the City of Salem today … and for the first time students at the high school can bring their phones and other personal electronic devices to class. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Fire officials: child’s death in hot car shows it can happen anywhere — even RoanokeNext: Jury to begin deliberations in ex-governor trial Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025