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FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–Judy Cunningham spent 37 years of her life supporting area businesses. On Monday, owners of those businesses came out to support her.
Cunningham, who has been Executive Director of the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce for 37 years, officially retired on Tuesday. Before she left, almost 100 members of the community honored her with a... »
Vinton Chamber director retires after 37 years
VINTON–Judy Cunningham spent 37 years of her life supporting area businesses. On Monday, owners of those businesses came out to support her.
Cunningham, who has been Executive Director of the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce for 37 years, officially retired on Tuesday. Before she left, almost 100 members of the community honored her with a... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–It was just five years ago that Matt Bartley walked through William Byrd High School’s hallways as a student. When he called his teachers Mr. and Mrs. When he took tests, and played in the marching band, and spent most of his time at a desk.
Now Bartley is getting his shot on the other... »
2005 William Byrd graduate returns to teach
VINTON–It was just five years ago that Matt Bartley walked through William Byrd High School’s hallways as a student. When he called his teachers Mr. and Mrs. When he took tests, and played in the marching band, and spent most of his time at a desk.
Now Bartley is getting his shot on the other... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
Vinton students will return to school in just over a week, but for many of them, they are returning to construction sites.
Both William Byrd High and Mount Pleasant Elementary schools are still works in progress, as their renovations are not scheduled to be completed until closer to the winter holidays.
“The project was not... »
School renovations expected to finish in December
Vinton students will return to school in just over a week, but for many of them, they are returning to construction sites.
Both William Byrd High and Mount Pleasant Elementary schools are still works in progress, as their renovations are not scheduled to be completed until closer to the winter holidays.
“The project was not... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–Dianne Prout has dedicated her life to broken animals. The motherless kittens so young that they must be bottle-fed. The one-eyed, two-legged, and mentally retarded cats. The emotionally starved and physically beaten dogs.
“We prefer pets that are not perfect,” Prout, a Bonsack resident, said about her husband and herself.
Prout’s American Eskimo mix, Kaci, was... »
Bonsack resident transports shelter animals to safety
VINTON–Dianne Prout has dedicated her life to broken animals. The motherless kittens so young that they must be bottle-fed. The one-eyed, two-legged, and mentally retarded cats. The emotionally starved and physically beaten dogs.
“We prefer pets that are not perfect,” Prout, a Bonsack resident, said about her husband and herself.
Prout’s American Eskimo mix, Kaci, was... » COMMENTS
Breaking News, The Vinton Messenger
Roanoke County Police find meth lab near Vinton
Roanoke County Police discovered what they confirmed is a meth lab in the 2800 block of Riverview Road near Vinton Friday morning, July 30. The police were responding to an unrelated investigation with Social Services Friday morning at 9:14 a.m. At the time, officers observed evidence consistent with a met lab operation. The Virginia State Police... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–For years, Kimberly Burnette-Dean spent her days at Explore Park’s Hofauger House. Like many 19th century housewives, Burnette-Dean’s job was to cook, care for livestock, and spin fiber into yarn. Unlike most housewives, she was doing this for an audience, mostly schoolchildren.
Watching her spin raw fiber into yarn at Yack and Yarn at the... »
Library assistant adds twist to knitting circle
VINTON–For years, Kimberly Burnette-Dean spent her days at Explore Park’s Hofauger House. Like many 19th century housewives, Burnette-Dean’s job was to cook, care for livestock, and spin fiber into yarn. Unlike most housewives, she was doing this for an audience, mostly schoolchildren.
Watching her spin raw fiber into yarn at Yack and Yarn at the... » COMMENTS
Great article about our Yack & Yarn group at the Vinton Library. Thank you!
The drop spindle workshop will be ...
Breaking News, The Vinton Messenger
Mortuori withdraws request to close Spruce Street
VINTON–After discussion at the Town Council work session on July 20, New York Pizza manager Tony Mortuori withdrew his request to close and vacate a portion of Spruce Street. Because of opposition from Vinton residents, Mortuori decided against the project to vacate the portion of Spruce Street between Hardy Road and Old Virginia Avenue. “The whole... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–To wedding guests, the ceremony and reception often seem flawless. Unless they have experienced it first hand, however, they have no idea what is going on behind-the-scenes. The cold feet, the anxiety, the hurried last-minute touch-ups and modifications. The sometimes-frantic search for a missing flower girl, or even a misplaced groom. For the wedding... »
The Woodland Place voted Best of Weddings in “The Knot”
VINTON–To wedding guests, the ceremony and reception often seem flawless. Unless they have experienced it first hand, however, they have no idea what is going on behind-the-scenes. The cold feet, the anxiety, the hurried last-minute touch-ups and modifications. The sometimes-frantic search for a missing flower girl, or even a misplaced groom. For the wedding... » COMMENTS
As a DJ I go to alot of places around Virigina and The Woodland Place is by far the funnest ...
Breaking News, The Vinton Messenger
Retro Evening features Elderly Brothers, classic cars, collectibles July 16
VINTON – It’s Retro Evening at the Vinton Farmers’ Market on Friday, July 16. The Elderly Brothers, who are members of the original Royal Kings and Truckers Delight from the Roanoke area, will be in concert from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Guests may wish to bring a lawn chair for seating. Owners of classic cars are encouraged to... »
Breaking News, The Vinton Messenger
New York Pizza manager requests closing portion of Spruce Street
VINTON–New York Pizza manager Tony Mortuori has asked to close and vacate a portion of Spruce Street, and Vinton Town Council is considering the request. On Tuesday, Town staff held a public meeting to discuss closing and vacating the portion of Spruce Street between Hardy Road and Old Virginia Avenue. The portion of the road... »COMMENTS
I object to the closing of Spruce Street. Mr. Mortuori's other properties have not been completed and remain a ...
How well I remember Eubie! From when he and my Maltese, Bertie, were on the diabetic pet list. That Diane would ...
Brooke August 10, 2010
Yay DiaNNe for always stepping up to the plate (or van in this case!). The saying 'it takes a village' ...
More Comments » (5)Diane Novak August 8, 2010