WBMS teacher Ashley William receives 2019 Golden Apple Award
William Byrd Middle School teacher Ashley Williams was awarded the 2019 Golden Apple Award by the Roanoke County Public Schools...
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Ryan’s Case for Smiles celebrates 10,000 pillowcases milestone
The Roanoke Chapter of Ryan's Case for Smiles was recently recognized by the national organization for completing 10,263 pillowcases for...
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Gauntlet advocates for Nuestro Comercio Latino (NCL), Hispanic/Latino Business Support Group
An Hispanic/Latino business support group, Nuestro Comercio Latino (NCL) has formed in the Roanoke Valley, the brainchild of Kat Pascal...
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Clothing designer hopes to expand business with the Gauntlet
Roanoke Rags owner/designer Melinda Leister (left) is participating in this year's Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. She makes handcrafted denim...
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Vinton Valentines — How We Met
SUBMITTED PHOTOSVinton Town Councilman Mike Stovall and wifePatsy first met at the scene of an accident.They are shown in this...
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Rep. Clines speaks to WBHS government class
By Aila Boyd aboyd@ourvalley.org Photos by Aila BoydCongressman Ben Cline discusses policy with William Byrd High students following his speech....
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Vinton native brings his business back home
Vinton native and William Byrd graduate Don Childress has moved his insurance business, Coastal Insurance Planning of VA to Vinton....
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Master Sergeant BBQ finds permanent home in Vinton
The Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Vinton welcomed Master Sergeant BBQ and its owners Leonard and...
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Dreyers travel to China to grow their business
Scott and Deborah Dreyer of Dreyer Coaching at Tienanmen Square in Beijing, China, at the Gate of Heavenly Peace at...
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Dreyers travel to China to grow their business
DEBBIE ADAMS “English is a crazy language; but don’t worry, we can help you; we just need a little time.”...
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