Salem wants feedback on Downtown Plan Gene Marrano April 14, 2015 1 min read The City of Salem is looking for more input on how to spruce up ts downtown corridor … a survey the public can take through the end of April is one way to do that … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Legal challenge to Sweet Briar closing goes before judge todayNext: Urban camping returns to Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025