ROANOKE, Va. – A community trinket exchange in Roanoke’s Grandin Village has been temporarily shut down after its creator says it was vandalized overnight.
The Roanoke Trinket Trade box, located outside Show Pony, had become a popular stop for residents looking to swap small items, leave gifts and connect with neighbors.
“I love stuff like that,” said Elena Leando, who works nearby at Grace’s Place Pizzeria. “I just think it brings people together. I just think it gives happiness and some color to the place.”…