Recent setbacks do not stop Vinton celebrations Ian Price August 11, 2022 1 minute read Downtown Vinton has been reshaped after a fire on a prominent corner and a restaurant suddenly closing. But WFIR’s Ian Price reports the plan is to carry on with scheduled festivities: Share: Post navigation Previous: Montana man struck, killed walking on Pittsylvania County roadwayNext: Two high-ranking VA officials at odds over FBI search Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026