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 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0