VINTON–The 2013 Vinton Relay for Life event, which began on April 19 at the William Byrd High School stadium, concluded on May 13 at the Vinton War Memorial with the Luminaria Ceremony. Normally luminaria bags are illuminated after dark at every local Relay for Life event, but the ceremony was postponed due to inclement... »

Olivia Eubank got permission from her doctor to remove the facemask for a few minutes Friday afternoon to have her picture taken. The photos got snapped, then the mask was back on. It didn’t slow her down, though. She was as busy as any 5-year-old— checking out a stranger, picking at her dad, seeing... »

Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »

SALEM – For at least five years, Naomi Buchanan couldn’t bend over to pick flowers from her garden, pet the cats she feeds since her neighbor died, or take walks with her daughter. South Salem resident Buchanan has osteoporosis, a degenerative thinning of the bones that make her susceptible to stress fractures in her... »

One glance into its storefront window, which looks out across Main Street, is all it takes to know without a shred of doubt: Revelation Reptiles is not your average pet store. Instead of the standard puppies, rabbits, gerbils, rats and guinea pigs, the cages and terrariums that line the walls of the small shop... »

The Montgomery County School Board passed its $94,688,186 budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 at Tuesday night’s meeting. Board member Drema Foster voted against the proposed budget, citing she didn’t agree with the middle school schedule change. The rest of the board voted yes. “I’m really pleased that we can give our increase this year... »