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Wooly Belle showcases local artisans

VINTON–Amanda Bishop gets to do for a living what most people do for fun: she makes and sells crafts. Whatever strikes her fancy and is affordable, she learns to create. Then she shares her creations and interests with others. The possibilities are endless. She and her mother, Pam Bishop, travelled the weekend craft show circuit... »

Hampden Hills Tax Service thrives

VINTON–Children who grow up to be teachers often get their start lining up dolls and other neighborhood children to instruct. Future veterinarians often begin by practicing on stuffed animals. Phillip Gervase got his start in tax law and preparation by replacing pages in his dad’s tax code books to update them, before the age... »

Swimmers will host BRD meet next Wed.

VINTON – The Blue Ridge District swim meet will be held next Wednesday, January 25, at the Gator Center pool in Roanoke. William Byrd wrapped up the regular season this week with a home meet on Wednesday. Last week the Terriers lost to a strong Cave Spring team, as the Knights edged the Byrd girls,... »

Vinton’s Tyler Osborne joins The Low Anthem band

VINTON–Tyler Osborne is a lucky man. Like many youngsters with farfetched dreams of playing for the NFL or becoming movie stars, Osborne had dreams of playing in a successful band. Now, at age 21, having just graduated from James Madison University in December, he is embarking on a career performing with the indie folk... »

Business is booming at Vinton Computer

VINTON–Chris Duncan really has little need for an advertising budget. His relatively new business Vinton Computer is booming, mostly from word of mouth recommendations. He fixes a computer for one person and they tell their friends and family members about him. Repairs on one computer turn into ten computers. So far his business has... »

Vinton celebrates the season with “A Little Bit Country” parade

VINTON—The streets of Vinton were packed with crowds celebrating the beginning of the holiday season at Vinton’s annual Christmas parade on Thursday night. Many parade-goers also seemed to take to heart the BuyVinton campaign and kept downtown businesses and restaurants busy throughout the evening. The festivities kicked off with the annual Vinton Breakfast Lions... »

Town Council invites citizens to share their concerns with the Mayor

VINTON–In a continuing effort on the part of Vinton Town Council to engage citizens in local government, the Mayor and Council members are setting aside three Saturdays in December to meet with residents of the Town to hear their concerns. “The purpose is to provide time for citizens to discuss anything, questions, problems, and compliments... »

Pathfinders for the Greenways to begin work on Gladetown Loop Trail

VINTON – At the November 15 Town Council in the Neighborhood meeting in Vinton’s Gladetown community, Planning and Zoning Director Anita McMillan presented residents with an aerial map of the proposed Gladetown Loop Trail. This trail will extend an existing footpath into a trail that will one day join up with the rest of the... »

Mayor says community partnerships keep Vinton strong

“Vinton remains strong. We still provide big city services in a small town atmosphere,” said Vinton’s Mayor Brad Grose in his annual State of the Town address. Grose spoke to business leaders and local officials November 9 at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Vinton War Memorial. “Our key to enhanced services is that... »

Flag retirement ceremony honors vets and Old Glory

VINTON - At 2 p.m. on November 10, the stands of William Byrd’s football stadium began filling with people.  Students filed from the school, through the cold and wind, into the stand to sit alongside members of the community.  It wasn’t a sporting event that drew them all together, it was a flag retirement ceremony... »