Vinton mayor says library, brewery are both bringing more downtown activity Evan Jones March 23, 2017 1 minute read Vinton Mayor Brad Grose says the town is on a roll, and that creates momentum likely leading to further activity in the town, sparked in no small part by two very different economic drivers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: “Fearless” is new book for women on self protectionNext: Senator Kaine weighs in on health care vote with WFIR Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0