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Game of the Week | William Fleming takes on William Byrd in the battle for the county line
Read full article: Game of the Week | William Fleming takes on William Byrd in the battle for the county lineOur Game of the Week takes us to Vinton for a much-anticipated game between the Terriers and Colonels.
Several Roanoke County schools in secure mode as police investigate incident in the Vinton area
Read full article: Several Roanoke County schools in secure mode as police investigate incident in the Vinton areaSeveral schools are currently in secure mode as police investigate an incident in the Vinton and southeast Roanoke County area, according to Roanoke County Public Schools.
Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Town of Vinton asking for public’s solutions on high-crash intersections
Read full article: Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Town of Vinton asking for public’s solutions on high-crash intersectionsRoanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are working on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan through the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads For All program.
Final community meeting for Safe Streets initative set for Tuesday
Read full article: Final community meeting for Safe Streets initative set for TuesdayCommunity meetings that allowed those throughout the Roanoke Valley a chance to voice their concerns regarding dangerous roads in our region will wrap up on Tuesday.
Vinton will now require special use permits for medical offices, as an abortion provider could be moving in
Read full article: Vinton will now require special use permits for medical offices, as an abortion provider could be moving inTown Council voted on Tuesday to add a restriction on medical or dental offices looking to move to Vinton.
Second round of meetings kick off Tuesday to address safety concerns on local roads
Read full article: Second round of meetings kick off Tuesday to address safety concerns on local roadsA second round of community meetings will kick off Tuesday night as part of an ongoing effort to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads.
RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports Complex
Read full article: RCACP holds another Clear the Shelters adoption event at Lancerlot Sports ComplexFolks in Vinton got a chance to meet with some adorable dogs earlier today all with the hopes of finding them forever homes.
Town of Vinton hosts annual ‘Four on the Fourth’ race to benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs
Read full article: Town of Vinton hosts annual ‘Four on the Fourth’ race to benefit local Boys & Girls ClubsOn Thursday, the town of Vinton hosted its annual ‘Four on the Fourth’ race, benefitting our local Boys and Girls Clubs.
Community comes together for mental health awareness cook-out in Vinton
Read full article: Community comes together for mental health awareness cook-out in VintonPeople came out for a mental health awareness cookout on Thursday. It was hosted by “Support Systems, Inc.,” a mental health provider in Vinton.
Community meetings allow neighbors to review high crash areas in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and Vinton
Read full article: Community meetings allow neighbors to review high crash areas in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and VintonRoanoke and Botetourt Counties along with the Town of Vinton have partnered together for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program
Local nonprofit hosts 4th annual HopeDriven HeRow Expo for children battling cancer
Read full article: Local nonprofit hosts 4th annual HopeDriven HeRow Expo for children battling cancerHundreds of cars and spectators made their way to the 4th annual HopeDriven HeRow Expo to rally behind families battling childhood cancer.
CrossFit community raising awareness about car break-ins in Roanoke County
Read full article: CrossFit community raising awareness about car break-ins in Roanoke CountyThe local CrossFit community is raising awareness about car break-ins. Gym attendees said they have seen car break-ins at CrossFit locations in Roanoke, Vinton and Salem.,
Vinton nonprofit collecting winter gear to support those experiencing homelessness
Read full article: Vinton nonprofit collecting winter gear to support those experiencing homelessnessA nonprofit that primarily helps people with mental health gave back to the community in an effort to keep everyone warm this winter.
William Byrd hosts pep rally ahead of Terriers’ first state semifinal
Read full article: William Byrd hosts pep rally ahead of Terriers’ first state semifinalWilliam Byrd students and staff showed up and showed out at their pep rally to celebrate their football team who, for the first time, is advancing to the state semifinals.
Vinton Baptist Church working with several organizations to build playground
Read full article: Vinton Baptist Church working with several organizations to build playgroundVinton Baptist Church members voted to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and KABOOM!, the national nonprofit “that works to endplay space inequity for good.”
17-year-old sentenced for his role in deadly 2021 Vinton McDonald’s shooting
Read full article: 17-year-old sentenced for his role in deadly 2021 Vinton McDonald’s shootingA young man who was convicted of taking part in an attempted robbery that resulted in a death was sentenced by the Roanoke County Circuit Court on Thursday.
2nd annual Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp draws hundreds of 1st and 10 athletes to Vinton
Read full article: 2nd annual Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp draws hundreds of 1st and 10 athletes to Vinton2nd annual Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp draws hundreds of 1st and 10 athletes to Vinton
Firefighter hospitalized after Vinton fire destroys two abandoned homes
Read full article: Firefighter hospitalized after Vinton fire destroys two abandoned homesA firefighter was transported to the hospital and two abandoned houses were destroyed after a fire Tuesday night (April 25), according to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department.
Pok-e-Joe’s brings tradition of excellent food to Vinton’s downtown
Read full article: Pok-e-Joe’s brings tradition of excellent food to Vinton’s downtownTasty Tuesday has been rockin’ and rollin’ since August of 2019, but we’ve yet to feature Asian cuisine. That changes now with Wok n’ Roll Kitchen in downtown Roanoke.