Vinton looking up says Mayor Gene Marrano November 28, 2016 1 minute read Old schools being turned into new apartment complexes, streetscape improvements and a new permanent town manager. Its been a busy past year in Vinton. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on the “State of the Town”: Share: Post navigation Previous: Alleghany High School basketball coach killed in wreckNext: 2017 race for Va governor is likely to gain national attention Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0