State of the Town address in Vinton this morning Gene Marrano December 4, 2019 1 min read Brad Grose – Roanoke Valley Television, RVTV-3 Vinton is now a “go to” town – no longer a “go THROUGH” town. That was the word from Mayor Brad Grose this morning as he gave the annual State of the Town address. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: First Christmas Parade of the season set for tomorrowNext: Virginia moves to drop work requirement for Medicaid Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025