State of the Town looking up in Vinton says Mayor Gene Marrano December 7, 2018 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia teacher fights for job over transgender controversyNext: VDOT, Apco prepare for expected snowfall impacts Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025