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In 1692, the colonial town of Salem, Massachusetts, became caught up in a fervor over alleged witchcraft. In her new book “The Witches,” Stacy Schiff explores what led a group of Puritans to ...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Some Salem residents are pushing for the city to do more to preserve the city’s history after two historic homes were demolished last week.

Salem Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the Salem Child Development Center June 30. The fire was first reported at 8:41 a.m. at 1550 Fairgrounds Road NE, according to PulsePoint.

At one point, half of the government was convening in Salem and half in Oregon City. The U.S. Congress had to settle the fight, affirming Salem’s claim in 1852. There’s more!

Salem Police responded to a call of a disturbance at the McDonald's at about 10:24 p.m. and arrested two men, 18 and 20, and a 15-year-old boy.

Senior Alert: Salem Police are searching for 72-year-old Robert Mitchem, last seen leaving LewisGale Medical Center on foot. He has a cognitive impairment and may be in danger.

The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting at an apartment that left two injured. Officers responded to a call around 1 a.m. Saturday at 1022 East 15th Street.

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here On July 4, 1783, the Moravians held the nation’s first Independence Day celebration in their town of Salem, now known as Old Salem.