Well, the holiday season is here, and Thursday night was the Vinton Christmas Parade.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction tonight at 5:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need.

A residential fire on North Maple Street in Vinton displaced a family and resulted in the deaths of three cats Monday afternoon, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue officials.

A rematch in Vinton Friday night between Bassett and William Byrd. The Bengals won by 9 points in a back-and-forth shootout in September.

A man is in custody after multiple search warrants were executed by multiple agencies in Roanoke County as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, Roanoke County Police Department said.

300 American flags were raised on the Vinton War Memorial Lawn, each a powerful tribute to the sacrifices of our veterans and service members. 10 News Photojournalist, Jordan Parham, is working for you to share the stories and experiences of our service men and women, bringing their courage and dedication to light.

The Town of Vinton will host its second annual Field of Honor on Thursday morning to celebrate the heroism and selfless sacrifice of those who serve.

The 2025 General Election will be held on Nov. 4. You can find results for Roanoke County here.

The town of Vinton got a head start on Halloween.

Protests continued on Saturday for Max, a dog that was put down in Vinton after showing serious signs of severe neglect.

A second arrest has been made in a Vinton animal abuse case that has sparked community outrage, with Franco Montouri Jr. now joining his mother, 60-year-old Antonia Montouri, in facing animal cruelty charges.

A graduation ceremony was held at William Byrd High School in Vinton on Sunday for Camden Thepsimuong, who is currently battling Stage IV bone cancer.

The community came together Friday night to show support for what they are calling “Justice for Max,” a mixed-breed dog who was found in terrible condition, so sick that rescuers had to make the heartbreaking decision to euthanize him.

A man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty in connection with this incident, according to the Vinton Police Department. This charge is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.

Downtown Vinton is set to transform into a vibrant autumn celebration as the Annual Vinton Fall Festival returns tomorrow, offering a day filled with entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities.

Roanoke residents and city officials are discovering both opportunities and obstacles in their transportation system during the Week Without Driving Challenge, an initiative revealing the daily realities of life without a car.

The Vinton History Museum is in need of volunteers for upcoming events!

The town of Vinton celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new mixed-use development, the Cleveland Commons.

Our Daily Bread Bistro announced on Saturday that they have closed two of their locations, one in Downtown Roanoke and one in Vinton.

In Vinton, William Byrd took on Hidden Valley.

Byrd returns to the field with a younger group after losing just a handful of starters on each side of the ball

Seven people were displaced and one person was hospitalized following a house fire in Vinton that caused approximately $175,000 in damage, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue.

A retired state trooper said it appears the alleged thieves knew exactly what they were looking for inside the shop.

Construction has started on the new hotel in Vinton.

National Night Out was on Tuesday, an annual campaign that works to build a connection between the community and local enforcement agencies and our very own John Carlin was in Vinton Tuesday evening.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley plans to host its first “Fill the Sleigh” donation event Saturday, July 26, as part of its mission to provide holiday assistance to local families.

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.

More than $6 billion in federal education funding remains on hold by the Trump administration and could impact programs in Southwest Virginia.

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

The 14th annual Four on the 4th race, presented by Vinton Moose Lodge #1121, takes place today in the Town of Vinton.

Residents looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day can enjoy the annual Freedom Festival and Fireworks and the Four on the Fourth race at the Vinton War Memorial.

Extreme heat and humidity can reduce the effectiveness of many medications and even make some prescriptions increase your vulnerability to heat-related illness.

Heading to W.E. Cundiff Elementary in Vinton to vote in the Virginia Primary Election? Make sure to use the second entrance from Hardy Road, due to ongoing construction, if you’re coming from the Vinton Kroger and just before McDonald Street.

The Vinton History Museum will be giving away free ice cream treats on Saturday!

Thanks to Mark Calhoun for sending us today’s Picture of the Day from Vinton.

The Vinton Police Department has arrested two people in connection with Tuesday’s robbery.

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

A major traffic safety improvement project is coming to one of Vinton’s busiest intersections, where about 12,000 to 15,000 vehicles drive daily on the intersection of Routes 24 (Hardy Road/ Bypass Road) and 634 (Hardy Road) in Vinton.

A beloved community tradition is back in full bloom.

6 years ago this week, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Vinton opened and horse racing returned to the commonwealth.

This weekend, the Vinton Dogwood Festival returns for its 70th year.

A large portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed starting April 14 for repaving and rehabilitation, the Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Office said.

Roanoke’s Big Lots! store location on Hershberger Road is scheduled to reopen this week. On Thursday, April 10, the store will reopen after closing several weeks ago due to a bankruptcy protection filing that led to many stores across the country shutting down. The Vinton location will reopen later this Summer.

The 70th Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival is set to take place on April 25 and 26.

137 local entrepreneurs and innovators are one step closer to turning their ideas into reality as they wrap up the final night of the Gauntlet business competition.

Thanks to ‘PamC04′ for today’s Picture of the Day from Vinton.

Members of the Roanoke Police Department’s Animal Warden Unit arrested the owner and the director of the non-profit “Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue” for felony animal neglect after conducting a search warrant at a private residence operating as a shelter.

Roanoke officials have revealed some results from the Gus W. Nicks road test in Vinton.

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.

More than 100 local entrepreneurs are participating in the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, now in its 11th year. This program offers an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and business owners, or those who want to start their own business successfully launch or expand.

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.

There is currently a heavy police presence near Pollard Street in Vinton.

A Vinton man has been charged with multiple child exploitation charges, authorities said.

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

From February 23rd to March 2nd, multiple restaurants in Vinton will be participating in restaurant week.

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and 10 News wanted to know how you’re planning to celebrate the big day.

The Vinton Police Dept. is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred at Truist Bank on Monday.

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.

If you have an idea to start your own business or already have a business you are looking to expand, registration is still open for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition hosted by the Advancement Foundation. Virtual classes began January 28th with more than 100 entrepreneurs signed up for the program.

It’s almost time for the Vinton Dogwood Festival, and if you’re looking to get involved, there’s plenty of time to do so.

The junior quarterback broke five program records in 2024.

The Town of Vinton is expanding with several new projects including transforming the Gish Mill.

If you have an idea to start your own business, or already have a business you are looking to expand, registration is now open for the 11th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition hosted by the Advancement Foundation.

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.

While many rang in the new year with joy and celebration, a couple in Vinton was met with a heartbreaking nightmare as they arrived home to find smoke pouring from their house.

A fire broke out at a house in Vinton tonight in the 200 block of Foxland ave.

Annual parade draws hundreds despite freezing temps

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

The Roanoke Police Department is currently searching for a “male individual” they believe to be involved in a shooting incident Tuesday.

A family was able to escape from a Vinton fire unharmed on Tuesday morning, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.

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

Tuesday afternoon, ghouls, ghosts and goblins roamed downtown Vinton, bringing smiles to faces and collecting candy from local businesses.

A local company is giving back to those who protect and serve, one vest at a time.

Our Game of the Week takes us to Vinton for a much-anticipated game between the Terriers and Colonels.

Several schools are currently in secure mode as police investigate an incident in the Vinton and southeast Roanoke County area, according to Roanoke County Public Schools.

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

Local Veterans honored and remembered one of their own Wednesday night.

Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are working on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan through the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads For All program.

Community meetings that allowed those throughout the Roanoke Valley a chance to voice their concerns regarding dangerous roads in our region will wrap up on Tuesday.

Town Council voted on Tuesday to add a restriction on medical or dental offices looking to move to Vinton.

The Town of Vinton is stepping up against breast cancer as it’s hosting its first breast cancer walk on September 7 called the Pink Warrior Walk.

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

A second round of community meetings will kick off Tuesday night as part of an ongoing effort to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads.

Folks in Vinton got a chance to meet with some adorable dogs earlier today all with the hopes of finding them forever homes.

W.E. Cundiff Elementary School in Vinton is the site of the projects.

Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton hosted the 5th annual Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer.

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is holding a special adoption event in Vinton Saturday.

A family’s world has been turned upside down, and the community is coming together to help.

"A lot of the same goals and lot of kids coming back from last year’s team, but this team has another story they’re beginning to write."

Celtics enter their first year under new head coach Howard Tucker.

The Vinton History Museum will be having a large Benefit Yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

On Thursday, the town of Vinton hosted its annual ‘Four on the Fourth’ race, benefitting our local Boys and Girls Clubs.

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

People came out for a mental health awareness cookout on Thursday. It was hosted by “Support Systems, Inc.,” a mental health provider in Vinton.

Vinton town records show that a women’s health clinic known for providing abortion services has applied for a zoning permit on 3rd Street.

A Grandin Village staple is closing its doors.

The all-district, region and state honoree will be a preferred walk-on for the Hokies program.

Virginia’s primaries are right around the corner on June 18. If you don’t know who is seeking reelection or running, 10 News is working for you with everything you need to know.