Vinton Messenger

04/26/2026

Thanks to the Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee and the Town of Vinton for another great Dogwood Festival Weekend.

Vinton Mayor Brad Grose and Miss Roanoke Valley, Susanna Shedd, crowned the new Dogwood Queen, Addison Clark. Clark was chosen from ten WBHS seniors who included Lily Carrell, Shelby Ensor, Carleigh Leonard, Mallory Peroulas, Miley Moses Pinion, Adyson Welch-Rogers, Makenzie Scott, Lucy Whitenack, and Peyton Wright. They are nominated by the school faculty and chosen by a panel of judges on Dogwood Festival Day.

The Dogwood Queen and Court rode in the parade in horse-drawn carriages. William Byrd's Marching Terriers performed in the parade, along with the VT band, a

State Senator David Suetterlein stopped by to deliver a proclamation from the General Assembly celebrating the 71st anniversary of the Dogwood Festival.

The streets of downtown Vinton were filled with over 170 food and retail vendors. Many in the crowd were wearing red, white, and blue to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Scouts handed out American flags to parade goers.

04/25/2026

The Vinton Dogwood Festival kicked off on April 24 with a concert featuring the Camel City Yacht Club band and special guest Sid the Camel from Spring Valley Farm.

04/23/2026

Town of Vinton Treasurer's Office Extended Lobby Hours for Spring Tax Collection

The Town of Vinton Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce extended lobby hours to assist residents during the upcoming spring tax collection season.

Starting Friday, April 24, 2026, through Friday, June 5, 2026, the Treasurer's Office lobby at the Vinton Municipal Building will be open to the public on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

As a reminder:
• Real Estate Taxes (1st half) are due on or before June 5, 2026.
• Personal Property Taxes are due by June 1, 2026.

In addition to our expanded Friday lobby hours, you can continue to utilize our lobby during our regular hours, our drive-through window (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or our 24/7 secure payment drop box located in the drive-through lane. Online payments are also available through the Town website: www.vintonva.gov

Questions? Please contact us at (540) 983-0608.

04/23/2026

Vinton Scouts host Scout Style Dinner

Read the details at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/bsa-scout-troop-235-hosts-dinner-scout-style/

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Vinton Public Works employees who competed in the Roanoke Chapter of the Southwest Virginia Public Works Academy Equipment Roadeo.

Vinton's winners were: 1st Place in Knuckleboom and 2nd in Bucket Truck, Jason Davison; 1st place in Zero Turn Mower, Chris Lawhorn; Andrew Critcher, 3rd place in Bucket Truck; and 1st place in the Executive Challenge, Knuckleboom, Town Manager Pete Peters.

Read the details at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/vinton-employees-come-home-winners-in-public-works-roadeo/

04/23/2026

Congratulations, Terriers of the Month!!

Read the details at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/wbhs-chooses-terriers-of-the-month-for-march/

04/20/2026

Scenes from the Vinton War Memorial Park ribbon-cutting.

Read the article at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/town-of-vinton-celebrates-park-for-all-ages-all-stages/

04/20/2026

Byrd girls have six game win streak

Read the details at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/byrd-girls-have-six-game-win-streak-in-softball/

04/17/2026

Ten William Byrd High School Seniors vying for 2026 Dogwood Festival Queen: Lily Carrell, Addison Clark, Shelby Ensor, Carleigh Leonard, Mallory Peroulas, Miley Moses Pinion, Adyson Welch-Rogers, Makenzie Scott, Lucy Whitenack, and Peyton Wright. Congratulations!

Read the article at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/ten-william-byrd-seniors-vying-for-title-of-2026-dogwood-queen/

04/15/2026

Congratulations to the 22 William Byrd High School student-athletes who signed letters of commitment in a ceremony on April 15 to continue their educations and athletic careers at the collegiate level--a school record.

Girls Tennis: Miley Moses--Ferrum College

Cheer: Aubrey Booze, Belmont University
Makenzie Scott, Roanoke College

Softball: Ryleigh Grubb, University of Lynchburg

Swim: Lindsay Murtaugh, University of Delaware

Girls Lacrosse: Katelynn Franks, Piedmont University
Ava Sexton, Emory and Henry

Baseball: Jake Courtemanche, Mary Baldwin University
Cannin Lutz, Ferrum College
JW Vaughan, Surry Community College

Football: Titus Beatty, Ferrum College
Tate Kotz, Roanoke College
Andrew Reynolds, The Apprentice School
Jamez Toler, Southern Virginia University

Boys Lacrosse: Kevin Green, Emory and Henry
Justyn Rozenboom, Roanoke College
Ben Waid, Emory and Henry
Ben Wright, Centenary University
Morrison Wright, Emory and Henry

Track: Lily Perez, Radford University
James Smith, Emory and Henry
Lucy Whitenack, Roanoke College

04/06/2026

William Byrd Middle School announces Honor Rolls for third nine weeks. Congratulations students!

Find the list at:

https://vintonmessenger.com/william-byrd-middle-school-announces-honor-rolls-for-third-nine-weeks/

04/06/2026

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