Thursday 13 August, 2020
FULL COUNT ON MLB
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman Brian Hoffman It’s now day 148 AG, or “After Gobert.” Can you believe it’s been 148 days since…
Vinton Post 4522 to host VFW National Commander in Chief on August 13
By Debbie Adams Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4522 was “mustered” in Vinton with about 100 charter members in 1945. They will be celebrating their 75th anniversary this coming December.…
WATSON IS ODAC ALL-ACADEMIC
By Sports Editor Brian Hoffman William Byrd graduate Reece Watson, a rising senior at Emory & Henry College, has earned a spot on the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic team.…
Local
Vinyard Station taking shape
By Debbie Adams The final design of Vinyard Station from the Pollard Street view is beginning to be revealed. Developer…
Pathfinders Mid Week Crew makes Wolf Creek Greenway more walkable
By Debbie Adams The Pathfinders for Greenways Mid Week Crew spent a hot July 29 clearing sand and silt out…
Byrd players on winning side in “The Last Inning”
By Sports Editor Brian Hoffman Five players from William Byrd High School played in “The Last Inning” at Salem Memorial…
Sports
Gheen named to ODAC All-Academic Team
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman Savannah Gheen Savannah Gheen, a rising junior at Roanoke College, has…
VHSL sends out guidelines for reopening sports
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman Last Friday the Virginia High School League released a document intended to provide guidance for…
WATSON IS ODAC ALL-ACADEMIC
By Sports Editor Brian Hoffman William Byrd graduate Reece Watson, a rising senior at Emory & Henry College, has earned…
Obits
Hildrey Pollard leaves a legacy of community service
By Debbie Adams Hildrey Pollard of Vinton passed away on May 31, 2020, at age 95 after a long life…
Church News
From the Pulpit: “Light of the World” By Rev. Travis Russell, Vinton Baptist Church
The following is the Baccalaureate sermon Rev. Travis Russell, Senior Pastor at Vinton Baptist Church, shared with graduating seniors from…
