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šŸŒ± How Hampden-Sydney spoiled Roanokeā€™s unbeaten run at Salem Stadium

Salem, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Salem! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hampden-Sydney spoiled Roanokeā€™s unbeaten run at Salem Stadium
  • What Salem gun owners are saying about Virginiaā€™s assault-style weapons ban pause

Also on today's calendar: Red Dot Handgun Instructor School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; morning mist, breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 61. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Hampden-Sydney holds off Roanoke 39-33 in ODAC football matchup (wsls.com) ā€” A packed afternoon at Salem Stadium saw Hampden-Sydney edge Roanoke College 39-33 in an ODAC showdown, handing the Maroons their first loss. Roanokeā€™s big plays, including a 91-yard kickoff return, werenā€™t enough as Hampden-Sydneyā€™s powerful ground game ran out the clock and left Salem fans with a tense but entertaining finish.
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ā€¢ Virginia gun owners want assault-style firearm sales ban overturned (wdbj7.com) ā€” Gun owners gathered at the C&E Salem Gun and Knife Show in the Salem Civic Center to voice strong opposition to Virginiaā€™s pending ban on future sales of assault-style firearms and high-capacity magazines. Local dealers and attendees described confusion over injunctions and said they hope upcoming court rulings will permanently block the law, which remains on hold after a statewide injunction.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • RREMC Restaurants posted a job opening for Cooks Denny's Salem, VA in Salem. Apply here.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

Cave Spring

Roanoke

  • Local experts say fall foliage in the Roanoke Valley might look different this year (wfxrtv.com)
  • WDBJ7 Archive: Roanoke's Rockledge Inn (wdbj7.com)
  • Girls in Construction event gives kids hands-on look at careers in the industry (wsls.com)

Vinton

  • William Byrd is quickly becoming the most resilient football team in the region (roanoke.com)

Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" ā€” Because itā€™s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Salem

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