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 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0