Vinton mayor says library, brewery are both bringing more downtown activity Evan Jones March 23, 2017 1 minute read Vinton Mayor Brad Grose says the town is on a roll, and that creates momentum likely leading to further activity in the town, sparked in no small part by two very different economic drivers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: “Fearless” is new book for women on self protectionNext: Senator Kaine weighs in on health care vote with WFIR Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0