Salem Stampede rodeo back for 51st year Gene Marrano January 11, 2018 1 min read You may think of the rodeo as more of a western pastime but bull riding and bronco busting is back in Salem this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show returns this weekendNext: UPDATE: Cause of death ruled for man found in car in Roanoke River Related Stories 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0