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Posted on: June 13, 2013

Sign-up Your Cell Phone for RoCo Alert Notifications

In the event of a local emergency or natural disaster, Roanoke County’s public safety officials will use RoCo Alert to send recorded notifications to home telephones in Roanoke County.

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Posted on: June 10, 2013

VDOT to Host Citizen Information Meeting for Expanded Environmental Study on Interstate 81

SALEM — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a citizen information meeting to gather public input on the environmental study being conducted for Interstate 81 in the Roanoke and New River valleys. VDOT... Read on...


Fire and Rescue

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Posted on: June 7, 2013

Roanoke County Public Safety Departments Participate in Tabletop Exercise

ROANOKE COUNTY, VA (June 7, 2013) – Roanoke County Public Safety Departments, including Fire & Rescue, Police, Sheriff's Office, and the Emergency Communications Center, will participate in tabletop exercises over the... Read on...

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Posted on: November 13, 2012

Roanoke County House Fire Found Early—Little Damage

The first firefighters on scene found a one-story, single family house with light smoke coming from the attic area. Fire crews from the Masons Cove, Catawba, Fort Lewis and Hollins stations had the fire under control in... Read on...

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Posted on: March 3, 2011

Latest Fire & Rescue News Releases

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Parks Recreation & Tourism

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Posted on: June 18, 2013

New Swing Dance Class Added to Our Lineup

Keep your summer swinging with an East Coast Swing dance class. We've added this new program on Saturdays at 3:15pm, starting this week at Green Ridge Recreation Center. No previous experience or partner required.

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Posted on: June 12, 2013

New Recreation Television Posted Online

Learn more about Roanoke County's summer recreation offerings by watching the summer edition of Recreation Television, produced by Roanoke Valley Television! This show highlights our new flag football program, Splash... Read on...

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Posted on: June 6, 2013

Roanoke County Launches NFL Flag Football Program

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism has announced the creation of a new flag football program as an alternative to tackle football. The NFL Flag program is now open for enrollment, with practices beginning in August... Read on...

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Posted on: May 22, 2013

Splash Valley Celebrates Four Years of FUN

In this article from our Summer edition of Recreation Family Fun Guide, we get a preview of the upcoming season at Splash Valley Water Park. The facility opens on Friday, May 24 for its fourth season.

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As the... Read on...

Posted on: May 20, 2013

Splash Valley Introduces $5 Wednesdays

We know it's hard to get through the middle of the week! New this season at Splash Valley, visit on any Wednesday and get a full day of admission for just $5 - regardless of age or residency. Beat the heat with us at an... Read on...

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Posted on: May 14, 2013

Spaces Remain in Many Summer Camps

It's not too late to sign up for summer camps from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. This month we've expanded our lineup, adding athletics programs like basketball, tennis, golf, archery, lacrosse and more... Read on...

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Posted on: May 13, 2013

Splash Valley Pool Parties Now Include Pizza

New this year, book a pool party at Splash Valley Water Park and get three pizzas, plus a drink and ice cream cup for each participant. Rentals also include unlimited swimming for your guests and 45-minutes in the shaded... Read on...

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Posted on: May 2, 2013

Camp Roanoke Hosts International Visitors

Be on the lookout this weekend for bikers from Quebec, Canada. Twenty four members of the the Antilopes Triathlon Team have come to the Roanoke Valley to train on the many miles of road and mountain biking trails our area... Read on...

Posted on: March 21, 2013

Discount Amusement Park Tickets Now Available

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is now offering discounted single-day tickets to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA for the 2013 season. Tickets can be purchased at our Administrative Office (1206 Kessler Mill... Read on...

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Police

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Posted on: June 11, 2013

Officer of the Month selected by Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce

Officer Kirk Stickley
Roanoke County Police Department
Officer of the Month April 2013

Congratulations to Officer K. Stickley who recently received Officer of the Month honors from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of... Read on...

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Road Notices

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Posted on: June 18, 2013

Traffic Alert: Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled for Interstate 581 in Roanoke

SALEM – Preliminary work associated with the Interstate 581 and Valley View Boulevard interchange design-build project in Roanoke will require right lane closures this week on southbound Interstate 581.

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Posted on: June 10, 2013

VDOT to Host Citizen Information Meeting for Expanded Environmental Study on Interstate 81

SALEM — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a citizen information meeting to gather public input on the environmental study being conducted for Interstate 81 in the Roanoke and New River valleys. VDOT... Read on...

Posted on: May 3, 2013

VDOT EXPANDS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY

In fall 2012, VDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), began work to prepare a Tier 2 Environmental Assessment for proposed highway improvements on I-81 between exit 118 (Route 460) in... Read on...

Posted on: March 25, 2013

VDOT AWARDS CONTRACT FOR INTERSTATE 581 VALLEY VIEW INTERCHANGE COMPLETION PROJECT IN ROANOKE

SALEM – Earlier this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation awarded a $38.4 million design-build contract to The LANE Construction Corp. of Chantilly to complete the partial interchange at Interstate 581 and Valley... Read on...


Trash Collection

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Posted on: June 18, 2013

Update on Brush Collection Scheduled for A Week Residents (6/18/13 4:36 PM)

Due to heavy demand for brush collection caused by the recent storm, brush collection is delayed. Crews should be finished with Monday A Week residents by the end of the day. We are hoping to start on Tuesday A Week... Read on...