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Traditionally, the Vinton police chief heads up the Dogwood Parade, but Chief Tom Foster elected to start a new tradition...

By JORDAN FIFER Vinton First Aid Crew The Vinton First Aid Crew provided standby medical support for the Dogwood Festival...

From left, Kelly Olsen, Lisa Kornegay, Alicia James, and Andrea Boland have served on PTAs and PTSAs together since their...

The Roanoke County School Board recognized WBHS swimmer Khalil Fonder for winning state championships in the 4A 100 fly and...

The Star City Playhouse has wrapped up its first full-length production since owners Marlow and Karon Semones Ferguson relocated the...

The Vinton Public Library hosted a “meet and greet” with five local writers on April 8 in observation of National...

  Annette Patterson (front) established The Advancement Foundation (TAF) and the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. Kathleen Carr (center) is...

  PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS by Bootie Bell Chewning Ready for the prom are (from left) Abbie Bell Lewis, Peyton...

At a ceremony on Tuesday during the 28th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium, Roanoke County was honored with a 2017 Governor’s...

  By Madison Hare (fifth grade) Member of the East Roanoke Lacrosse U/11 team Ashlyn Stover (17) sets up a...