Thousands of solar panels being installed at hospital in Salem Timothy Martin September 6, 2013 1 minute read The VA Medical Center in Salem is going off the Appalachian Power grid for some of its electricity. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on a big project underway now at the hospital. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former youth volleyball coach found guilty of secretly taping teen girlsNext: Chief Perkins to city Hispanics: we don’t ask for your status when you seek our help Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026