State of the Town looking up in Vinton says Mayor Gene Marrano December 7, 2018 1 minute read Vinton Mayor Brad Grose was center stage at the annual Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce “State of the Town” meeting earlier this week – where milestones big and small over the past year were featured. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia teacher fights for job over transgender controversyNext: VDOT, Apco prepare for expected snowfall impacts Related Stories Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026