Medical PPE material manufacturing ramps up at Vinton plant Ian Price April 6, 2020 1 min read A plant in Vinton that makes fabric for personal protective equipment used by medical professionals all year long is producing even more during the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Extended conversation with Roanoke’s new Chief of PoliceNext: Two children in car injured from gunfire; suspect charged Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025