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Top ten stories of Vinton in 2010

The top ten stories of the year: a look back at the grief, the changes, and the celebrations of 2010 1. Murder-suicide strikes Vinton The peaceful Vinton community was stunned when two well-known residents died in a tragic murder-suicide. Timothy Drew broke into the house of his estranged wife, shot her, and then shot himself, leaving... »

Field of Dreams dog training moves to Vinton

VINTON–Disappearing are the traditions of shock collars and choke chains. These days, many have found what they believe is a better way to train dogs. A positive way. The people at Field of Dreams, which recently relocated to Vinton, know all about positive dog training. They know it is about more than doling out dog... »

Electrical wiring caused Colonial Ave. fire

ROANOKE COUNTY – The Fire Marshal has determined that damaged electrical wiring caused the fire in a Colonial Avenue business Thursday night. Although fire crews were able to get the fire under control in about 15 minutes, the business received extensive smoke damage throughout. No damage estimates are available just yet. Roanoke... »

Salem expanding businesses defy odds

SALEM – In spite of an economic recession, a number of Salem businesses are expanding, building offices and moving. Here’s a closer look at four. Harvey Dentistry After years of serving the general, restorative and cosmetic dental care needs of patients in Salem and the Roanoke Valley, Harvey Dentistry is leaving its 101 S. Colorado St. location... »