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Musicians, friends remember Wilbur Grant with laughter

GLENVAR – Wilbur Grant’s saxophone stood in the spotlight, but he wasn’t there in person. And yet, Glenvar High School’s first band director was even larger than life during an afternoon of “Wilbur stories” at the June 16 celebration of his life in the high school’s auditorium. There was music, laughter, and memories, lots... »

Service Saturday for former GHS band director

GLENVAR – A memorial service will be held tomorrow, June 16, at 11 a.m. at Glenvar High School Auditorium for the school’s former band director, Wilber E. Grant who died June 13. Music and birding were the life of Grant, 73, who was currently directing the Roanoke Valley Community Band, as well as conductor... »