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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026