Salem receives additional tourism grants to boost visitor attraction Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 minute read The City of Salem recently received additional grants from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, all aimed at attracting more visitors to the city, and its tourism director says the funding will make a massive impact as WFIR’s Conner Arthur reports: Carey Harveycutter – Salem Director of Tourism Share: Post navigation Previous: Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdownNext: Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Related Stories Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026