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Police are on the scene near Altria Theater after an active shooter was reported, according to NBC 12.

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WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL


2nd annual Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp draws hundreds of 1st and 10 athletes to Vinton

2nd annual Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp draws hundreds of 1st and 10 athletes to Vinton

William Byrd High School Navy National Defense Cadet Corps to present colors at Martinsville Speedway

Cadets at a local high school will take on an important role at the NASCAR Cup Series NOCO 400.

“Gridiron Coaches Clinic” offers comradery, fellowship for local coaches

Brad Lutz organized the first of its kind event at William Byrd.

Navy National Defense Cadet Corps established at William Byrd High School

A new partnership between the Navy and Roanoke County Public Schools was formalized today at William Byrd High School. A ceremony marked the official start of the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps.

William Byrd hosts special lineman camp for football players near and far

Head coach Brad Lutz hosted the "Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp" with likes of nearly 150 high school football players.

Big Orange wrestling tournament returns to William Byrd

The 2021 Big Orange wrestling tournament was underway on Wednesday and Thursday at William Byrd High School.

William Byrd High School evacuated as precaution due to smell of smoke

Students and staff are being evacuated from William Byrd High School due to the smell of smoke.

Cost of construction at William Byrd High School rises amid pandemic

It’s going to cost Roanoke County millions more to renovate one of its oldest schools.

WATCH: Region 3D Semifinal action from soccer, softball and baseball

Lord Botetourt softball, Hidden Valley girls soccer and William Byrd baseball all advance to Region 3D Final matchups.

Staunton River softball advances to Region 3D Semifinals

The Golden Eagles yielded the final two go-ahead runs off of sac flies in the fifth inning.

Franklin County baseball earns district win over William Byrd

Terriers ace pitcher Tyler Dean dished out 9 strikeouts in the first four innings.

Hidden Valley lacrosse defeats William Byrd on Senior Night

The Titans remain unbeaten on the season with a win over fellow County rivals Terriers of William Byrd.

William Byrd Middle School, William Byrd High School closed Friday due to extended power outage

Students at William Byrd Middle School and William Byrd High School will not have classes on Friday because of a power outage across both schools.

William Byrd High School to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic Friday for students 16+

Some Vinton students have the opportunity to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during the school day on Friday.

Fleming’s coaching duo: Teaching the game of life through the skills of basketball

ROANOKE, Va. – He’s been a fixture at William Fleming High School for nearly three decades, with the title of ‘Top Colonel’ for 18 years. Boys basketball head coach, Jeffrey “Mickey” Hardy has passed on his passion for the game to some of the best talent to come from the Star City with one goal in mind. Just as Michael Jordan had Scotty Pippen, Mickey Hardy has his own right-hand man, in assistant coach Marshall Ashford. That’s when he learned more about this standout JUCO player, Jeff “Mickey” Hardy. One on one with Mickey Hardy

William Byrd sweeps track tri-meets

Vinton, Va. – William Byrd swept an area tri-meet against Glenvar and Cave Spring on Wednesday. Byrd’s Chloe Harilla won the long jump withg a leap of 15 feet two inches. In the Boys 1000 meter run, Byrd’s Keaton Brand won the race. And in the girls 55 meter dash, it was another Byrd victory. Girls scoring: 7 events1 William Byrd High School 25 13 0 0 3 0 9 02 Glenvar High School 19 5 9 0 5 0 0 03 Cave Spring High School 16 0 8 0 0 8 0 0Boys scoring: 7 events1 William Byrd High School 29 9 8 0 3 4 5 02 Cave Spring High School 20 1 9 0 5 5 0 03 Glenvar High School 9 8 1 0 0 0 0 0

‘Our kids want to play’: Local schools adjust athletic programs to meet latest VHSL guidelines

ROANOKE, Va. – Local schools districts are responding to the latest restrictions from the VHSL on high school sports. The VHSL said that athletes should wear masks while playing, and if they can’t, they shouldn’t play. William Byrd High School Athletic Director Jason Taylor said that athletes already wear masks while practicing and everyone will do what it takes, but he’d like more guidance about what kind of masks the students need to wear. “Whatever VHSL puts together, whatever the governor puts together, our kids want to play, we’re going to abide by those rules,” said Taylor. Due to a new cap on spectators at 25 people, schools in Franklin County are not allowing fans to attend games.

Local health expert on close contact high school sports: ‘It is not safe'

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A local health expert warned that it is too dangerous to for high school athletes to play close contact sports, just weeks before the season is supposed to start. William Byrd High School student Ethan Tinsley has been looking forward to his senior year and earning himself a college football scholarship. “Where we are with our numbers, every school district right now is in the red. Morrow says she’s spoken with local school district officials and ultimately the ball is in their court to decide whether or not kids can play. “I think that they’ll make the right decisions and I think they’ll make the cautious decisions and I think they’ll have to have more discussions about it," said Taylor.

Artists turn chairs into art to benefit Vinton History Museum

Vinton History Museum is hosting a historic chair-ity auction, but the bids aren’t for your ordinary chair. Eleven artists hand-painted chairs from the old William Byrd High School. Thank you George Lester for displaying an art... Posted by Vinton History Museum on Thursday, October 22, 2020For several weeks chairs were on display at businesses across town. Vinton History Museum is mainly run by volunteers. “This helps to sustain the programs of the Vinton History Museum, helps with our (one) part-time employee we have and a good bridge this year for making sure we’re solid in our finances,” said Layman.

Heres where Roanoke County voters now have to vote in the June primary

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. Election changes are coming to Roanoke County because of the coronavirus. The Hollins magisterial district voters normally vote at:Summerdean Church of the BrethrenBurlington Elementary SchoolMountain View Elementary SchoolLife ChurchBonsack Baptist ChurchHollins LibraryThe Hollins magisterial district voters will now vote in the Mountain View Elementary School gymnasium at 5901 Plantation Circle. The Vinton magisterial district voters normally vote at:William Byrd Middle SchoolBonsack Elementary SchoolVinton Baptist ChurchCharles R. Hill Senior CenterWilliam Byrd High SchoolMount Pleasant Elementary SchoolThe Vinton magisterial district voters will now vote in the William Byrd High School cafeteria at 2902 Washington Avenue. The Cave Spring magisterial district voters normally vote at:Penn Forest Elementary SchoolPenn Forest Worship CenterChurch of the Holy SpiritGreen Valley Elementary SchoolClearbrook Elementary SchoolThe Brambleton Center Room 1/Gym (Right Side)South County LibraryThe Cave Spring magisterial district voters will vote in the Hidden Valley High School auxiliary gym at 5000 Titan Trail on June 23rd. Election officials said voters who do not want to vote in person on June 23 are strongly encouraged to vote absentee.

Top 10: Best high school spirit

VINTON, Va. - We asked, and you voted William Byrd High School as the Top 10 - Best High School Spirit. Lindsey Ward met the leaders of the "Dog Pound" to present them the award at a recent volleyball game. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Ribbon-cutting held for Billy Byrd Apartments in Vinton

VINTON, Va.- - Leaders from Roanoke County and the town of Vinton celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated historic William Byrd High School. A ribbon-cutting Thursday officially opened the three-story building as Billy Byrd Apartments. The nearly $12 million investment brings more than 80 new apartments to the community. Many elements of the original building were including in the renovations, including repurposing old bleachers into bookcases, keeping chalk boards wherever possible and preserving the gymnasium floor. After the ribbon-cutting, people were able to tour the building.

Old William Byrd High School in Vinton transformed into Billy Byrd Apartments

VINTON, Va.- - After $11 million in costs later and almost two years of work, the former William Byrd High School is called Billy Byrd Apartments. It's now called Billy Byrd Apartments. Dave McCormack of Waukeshaw Development converted the classrooms into 83 apartments. He says the small town feel and yet urban setting of Vinton will attract all kinds of tenants. Ten of the 83 units have already been rented at Billy Byrd.

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