🌱 See how Glenvar’s 53-game streak stacks up nationally.

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• See how Glenvar’s 53-game streak stacks up nationally.

Also on today's calendar: Travis Reigh (Solo) at Hanging Rock Tavern and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 48 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school soccer: Coronado boys, Rutgers Prep girls own longest active win streaks (maxpreps.com) — High school soccer fans will spot Salem’s own Glenvar listed among the nation’s longest all-time win streaks, credited with 53 straight victories from 2023–25. While the piece mainly surveys national boys and girls soccer powerhouses, it still highlights Glenvar’s remarkable run as part of Virginia’s soccer history.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Roanoke, VA - (Awen Family Band)
  Martin's Downtown, 413 1st St SW, Roanoke
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Girls Basketball @ Cave Spring (JV 5:30PM/Var. 7:00PM)
  Cave Spring High School , 3712 Chaparral Dr , Roanoke
  5:30 pm
• Boys Basketball vs Cave Spring (JV 5:30PM/Var. 7:00PM)
  Salem High School , 400 Spartan Dr , Salem
  5:30 pm
• Travis Reigh (Solo) at Hanging Rock Tavern
  Hanging Rock Tavern , 1790 Thompson Memorial Dr , Salem
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Taubman Museum of Art , 110 Salem Ave SE , Roanoke
  8:45 pm

Saturday December 20

• East Coast Elite - Winter Wonderland Invitational
  Cregger Center , 287 High St , Salem
  9:00 am
• Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
  Taubman Museum of Art , 110 Salem Ave SE , Roanoke
  8:45 pm

Sunday December 21

• Practice Weaves and Contacts
  Star City Canine Training Club , 1860 Apperson Dr , Salem
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Recruit School #40 Graduation Ceremony
  Roanoke County, VA Calendar , 8100 Angel Lane , Roanoke
  10:00 am
• Girls Basketball @ Cave Spring (JV 5:30PM/Var. 7:00PM)
  Cave Spring High School , 3712 Chaparral Dr , Roanoke
  5:30 pm
• Boys Basketball vs Cave Spring (JV 5:30PM/Var. 7:00PM)
  Salem High School , 400 Spartan Dr , Salem
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Tanglewood Mall Sports Card Pokémon & Collectibles Show December 20
  Tanglewood Mall , 4420-A Electric Rd , Roanoke
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for someone to service gas logs near downtown Salem.
  Pilot light keeps going out. Called Dixie Products and they said someone would call me in a week or so to schedule but would not be until end of… (Nextdoor Roanoke Blvd/Texas St)
• Nexus Homecare 540-676-7408.
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• The Nutrition Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - School Division in Salem. Apply here.
• Spectra Experiences posted a job opening for In-Seat Server | Part Time | Salem Red Sox in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cave Spring

• Swimmers Start Strong (thenews-gazette.com)

Roanoke

• In Our Hometowns: Roanoke evolves to meet changing times (wdbj7.com)
• Take a world tour of food and culture on Roanoke's Williamson Road (wdbj7.com)
• In Our Hometowns: Roanoke becomes an outdoor destination (wdbj7.com)

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