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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026