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Salem, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Salem! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Randy Foley’s 2026 exit means for Salem’s city leadership
- How did Salem’s VA hospital earn a four-star quality rating?
- Why two beloved Salem landmarks just landed on an “endangered” list
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Salem City Councilman says he won't seek reelection (wdbj7.com) — Longtime Salem City Councilman and former mayor Randy Foley has announced he will not seek reelection when his current term ends on December 31, 2026. A Salem High School graduate and Air Force veteran, Foley has served on council since 2006 and says he’s proud of how the community has worked together to improve the city. 
2. Salem VA Health Care System earns four-star rating in 2026 CMS hospital quality report (salemtimes-register.com) — Veterans in Salem should know their local VA Health Care System just earned a four-star quality rating from Medicare’s 2026 hospital report, reflecting strong performance in safety, outcomes, and patient experience. The recognition comes as VA expands services nationwide, but this rating specifically highlights the level of care available right here in Salem.
3. Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation names 2 Salem sites to 2026 Endangered List (salemtimes-register.com) — Two historic Salem landmarks—the 1850 Butts House near Salem Presbyterian Church and the Valley Railroad Bridge—have been named to the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation’s 2026 Endangered Sites List. Preservationists are urging Roanoke College and local partners to avoid demolition, consider conservation easements, and potentially create trails and signage that would better connect Salem residents with these threatened pieces of local history.
4. Traffic Alert: Portion of Route 712 in Henry County will be closed to through traffic (einpresswire.com) — Drivers in the Salem VDOT district should be aware that part of Route 712 in Henry County will close to through traffic from June 8 to June 26 for slope work. A signed detour via Route 57‑A and Route 698 will guide motorists around the closure.
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