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🌱 Fernandez’s late-inning heroics set up Salem’s big home stand
Salem, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Salem! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Fernandez’s late-inning heroics set up Salem’s big home stand
- Why Salem parishioners are grieving the loss of Roanoke’s Madonna House
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do lizards go when their tails fall off? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
- Tuesday: Warmer; a few morning showers, temps: high: 87, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fernandez's two HR's lift Salem Ridgeyaks in extra innings at Columbia, 8-4 (wdbj7.com) — Salem baseball fans can celebrate a dramatic 8-4 extra-innings win in Columbia, where Ilan Fernandez belted two home runs and drove in key late runs. The Ridgeyaks now head into the All-Star break before returning to Carilion Clinic Field on Friday to open a three-game home series against Delmarva. 
• Roanoke community bids farewell to Madonna House (catholicvirginian.org) — Parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Salem joined Roanoke Catholics in saying goodbye to Madonna House, a lay apostolate closing after 47 years of ministry. Locals praised the community’s quiet support, prayer, and hospitality, including a special room for silent reflection, as its last three members depart for new assignments in Canada and Washington, D.C.
📸 Around Salem
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Roanoke County Administration Center > Administration Center - Board Room - 5204 Bernard Drive SW First Floor Roanoke VA 24018
2:00 pm -
The Dub Brothers →
Parkway Brewing Company, 739 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem
5:00 pm -
VIA Playground Ribbon Cutting
Salem-Roanoke Chamber-Commerce 312 Whitwell Dr. Roanoke, VA
10:00 am -
The Band Paul →
Parkway Brewing Company, 739 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem
5:30 pm -
Roanoke Summer Improv Comedy Intensive & Showcase →
CoLab, 1327 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke
5:30 pm -
Salem After Five featuring Travis Reigh →
Salem Farmers Market, 3 E Main St, Salem
5:00 pm -
Salem After Five: Travis Reigh →
Salem, VA Calendar, 3 E. Main Street, Salem
5:00 pm -
Delmarva Shorebirds at Salem RidgeYaks →
Salem Stadium, 1008 Texas St, Salem
6:35 pm
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Early, In Person Absentee Voting for 08.04.26 Primaries Available in Vinton →
Roanoke County, VA Calendar, 900 Chestnut Street, Vinton
8:00 am -
VIA Playground Ribbon Cutting
Salem-Roanoke Chamber-Commerce 312 Whitwell Dr. Roanoke, VA
10:00 am -
Tim Martin and Aaron Oberg →
Brambleton Deli, 3655 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke
7:00 pm -
18th Century Marbleized Papers →
South County Library, 6303 Merriman Rd, Roanoke
2:00 pm
Monday July 13
Wednesday July 15
Friday July 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost very loved cat, "Ghostie," since last night around 10pm at 6th & Rutherford Avenue, in NW Roanoke.
He is a big boned & a long haired White & Black male, neutered with chipped ear & a white flea collar on. Please contact his owner, me, Jenny F. at … (Nextdoor Cameron Court)
- Elwood Staffing Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor in Salem. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roanoke
- 'Roanoke Raven' gains social media following with volunteer mission (wdbj7.com)
- Meet Link! A tiny kitten looking for a forever home (wsls.com)
- Names and changes: Business recognitions and promotions for the week of July 5, 2026 (roanoke.com)
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