Local News

By Debbie Adams Smileys Grill and BBQ is a small, family-run restaurant located at 129 East Cleveland Avenue in downtown...

By Debbie Adams William Byrd High School seniors Olivia Hurd and Justin Patrick were crowned as 2022 Homecoming Queen and...

By Debbie Adams The big topic of conversation in Vinton recently has been “What’s going on at the intersection of...

By Debbie Adams Frederick “Fred” Finney moved his family to Vinton in 1975, but his influence was felt in the...

By Sports Editor Brian Hoffman The William Byrd cross country team had a busy time last week as the Terriers...

By Sports editor Brian Hoffman It's Homecoming week at William Byrd High School and the Franklin County football team will...

This week’s Spotlight is on Town of Vinton Public Works employee Tyler Beard. He has been working for the town...

By Debbie Adams Jaylen Smith, 9, of Blue Ridge recently competed in the 2022 ISCA East Coast Open Water Festival...

By Debbie Adams The Rev. Dr. Ray Allen, 84, passed away on September 27, 2022. He served as an ordained...

By Debbie Adams The Vinton Police Department was recognized at the Vinton Town Council meeting on October 4 for receiving...