RVRA Updates Progress on Transportation Corridor

(June 10, 2021) RVRA's contractor is scheduled on Monday, June 14th to begin hauling approximately 100 dump truck loads of stone daily to the project site. The loaded dump trucks will be entering the project site from the southwest end of the Aut...

Roanoke County Receives GFOA Recognition

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County of Roanoke for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ende...

Saint Francis Service Dogs Pavilion Project Earns “Stormwater Clean Award”

(Roanoke County, VA - May 24, 2021) Roanoke County’s Department of Development Services has selected the Saint Francis Service Dogs Pavilion project, located at 8232 Enon Drive, Hollins, VA, as the next recipient of the Stormwater Clean Award.&a...

Roanoke County Broadband Updates - May 2021

Communications and Information Technology Director Bill Hunter discusses the latest progress toward expanding broadband in Roanoke County, including near-term projects underway and long-term goals to improve broadband availability across the County.

Blue Ridge Parkway Closure (5/24/21): Roanoke River Bridge Rehabilitation Project Begins

The Roanoke River Bridge, at Milepost 114.7, on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be CLOSED for a major rehabilitation project starting Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 4:00 PM. The closure is expected to be in place through spring of 2022. As a result, the Blue Ridge ...

Even More Wonder Coming Your Way

Even More Wonder Coming Your Way!

We are excited to announce we’re adding more hours at Glenvar, Hollins, South County and Vinton starting June 1.

Staff at the library are making every effort to provide excellent customer service while incorporating current...

Roanoke County Launches Rural Broadband Initiative Website

(ROANOKE COUNTY, VA – April 27, 2021)   Roanoke County has created a new website to showcase the progress being made to expand broadband access into under-served and unserved areas of the County.

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RVRA Announces Changes to Tinker Creek Transfer Station Services

At its regularly scheduled board meeting on March 24, 2021, RVRA’s Board of Directors authorized the cancellation of its rail transportation contract.  The Board also approved two construction projects that will allow the Authority to p...

RoCo Mobile App Now Available!

Roanoke County’s new RoCo Mobile app for iPhone and Android devices puts County services and information at your fingertips! The app features one-touch access to easily view County News, Emergency Alerts, Calendars, Public Notices, and more! Just tap to g...

Submit Neighborhood Concerns

Roanoke County's Zoning Code Enforcement officers work with citizens and property owners to investigate and resolve violations of the County code and zoning ordinance. These rules and regulations are in effect to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of ...

Watch Board of Supervisors Meetings Online

Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas can be viewed online on our Meetings and Videos page. 

If a Board of Supervisors meeting is in progress, select the "LIVE MEETING" link at the top of the page to stream the meeting on your comput...

Roanoke County Citizens Eligible for Flood Insurance Discount

(Roanoke County, VA—October 20, 2020)  Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell has announced that Roanoke County has maintained a “Class 8” designation in the Community Rating System (CRS). This means th...

Roanoke County Police Respond to Shooting

(Roanoke County, VA—June 4, 2021)  At approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Roanoke County Police officers responded to the 4300 block of Garst Mill Rd in response to multiple calls of gun shots in the area and a single victim. That victim ...

Public Hearing Notice (6/29) : VDOT Virtual Public Hearing for Interchange Improvements at 419/220

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a virtual design public hearing for a project to replace the existing interchange at Route 419 and Route 220 in Roanoke and Roanoke County with a diverging diamond interchange (...

Updated Blue Ridge Parkway Closure (5/24/21): Roanoke River Bridge Rehabilitation Project Begins

National Park Service officials announced the upcoming, full closure of Roanoke River Bridge, at Milepost 114.7, on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a major rehabilitation project. The Roanoke River Overlook/Parking lot and trail access to the Roanoke River wil...