The town of Vinton got a head start on Halloween.

The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department said Friday that a family of four would be displaced after a house fire in Vinton Friday evening.

On July 5, deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received information that Roger Stephen Tolley, 44, of Salem, Virginia, was in the Vinton area and wanted on a fugitive warrant from West Virginia.

Thousands flocked to the Vinton War Memorial to enjoy the annual 4th of July Celebration in Vinton

The Town of Vinton Police Department hosted the Murph Challenge on Monday!

The two-week lane reconfiguration test on Gus Nicks Boulevard has officially concluded, and as of today, traffic is back to normal. This change comes as a relief to many drivers and business owners who experienced frustration during the test period.

The City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton have reported that the travel times for the ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project have neared pre-demonstration levels.

The long-term project intends to improve traffic flow and reduce the number of crashes, but drivers say so far the test has led to backups, especially during rush hour.

Town officials in Vinton are launching a lane reconfiguration demonstration on Gus Nicks Boulevard.

Valentine’s Day is now less than two weeks away, and today people in Vinton got a chance to see how it was celebrated in the past.

The Town of Vinton, and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties want to make their roads safer with an initiative called Safe Streets and Roads for All.

Vinton’s annual Christmas tree lighting and parade is back this year, starting at 6 pm.

No injuries were reported, but one has been displaced, after a house fire in Vinton Friday, according to the ROCO Fire and Rescue Department.

The Town of Vinton wants to build a new hotel to attract more people to its downtown area.

Safe Streets and Roads for All is a federal grant program under the large infrastructure bill

HCK Hot Chicken will have its grand opening Jul. 20 in Vinton.

First responders are warning people from setting off their own fireworks on the Fourth of July.

The Town of Vinton is helping give back to youngsters with its annual Four on the Fourth race.

With now only one week remaining until the Fourth of July, if dry conditions continue, that could put a damper on all of the fun.

More than 3,000 pounds of recycled plastics are now park benches in Vinton.

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were honored for their hard work putting out a fire in downtown Vinton.

Renovations are underway to breathe new life into a 19th-century building nestled in Roanoke County. Vinton’s Gish Mill historic site is coming to life.

A new hotel is one step closer to making its way into the Town of Vinton.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Investiture ceremonies will take place today for two of the people, elected to Roanoke City Council. The Town of Vinton will light its Christmas Tree virtually today. The meeting will take place virtually tonight at 6 p.m. The virtual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Piedmont Arts in Martinsville will light its Christmas Tree tonight virtually.

VINTON, Va. – Despite the pandemic, several businesses are expanding and opening in the Town of Vinton. The plans were announced to Vinton Town Council earlier this week and would add 18,000 square feet. Something acting town manager Pete Peters says is a long time coming. It’s something that we really lacked in the town was having that outdoor dining experience so that’s really going to expand that opportunity. Acting Vinton Town Manager Pete Peters said.

ROANOKE, Va. Part of Ninth Street in Lynchburg will be closed this week. The closure will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily between Main Street and Commerce Street. The Town of Vinton holds a public hearing about its budget for the next fiscal year. It is expected to keep tuition the same for in- and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. The board could also vote to ratify its budget, which includes a five percent decrease in discretionary spending.