DRPT Completes Virginia Transit Equity and Modernization Study

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation concluded the Transit Equity and Modernization Study, and it looks forward to sharing the findings. The 2021 General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution 542 directing DRPT to conduct a needs assessment that focuses on the modernization of transit in Virginia and engagement opportunities for underserved and underrepresented […]

Webinar Invitation: VAcorp Cyber Liability Coverage – October 6 at 10am

Cyber threats continue to evolve, with no organization immune to cybercrime. In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, VAcorp is hosting a live Cyber Liability Coverage webinar on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 10am. This one-hour training program offers a basic introduction to the world of cyber liability coverage while focusing on the practical steps you can […]

Counties Learn From Each Other as VACo Visits Fairfax County’s Diversion Programs

Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid, and VACo President Meg Bohmke, as well as representatives from Arlington County, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, and VACo visited with participants in the Striving to Achieve Recovery program.  More details about […]

Regions 12 and 13 Discuss Economic Development, School Funding, and More in Russell County

Regions 12 and 13 Discuss Economic Development, School Funding, and More in Russell County County representatives from VACo’s Regions 12 and 13 gathered in Russell County on August 23 to discuss legislative and funding priorities and to share successes and challenges.  Russell County Chairperson Lou Wallace extended a warm welcome to attendees, among whom were […]

Visit Buckingham County and the Buckingham County Courthouse

Location: 13061 W James Anderson Highway / Courthouse Road Built: 1873 Style: Greek Revival Architect: Thomas Jefferson Contractor: Buckingham Courthouse Committee Description The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Buckingham with a one story Clerk’s Office […]

IN MEMORIAM: James D. Campbell | VACo Executive Director (1990-2016)

James D. Campbell VACo Executive Director (1990-2016) It was Dean Lynch who made the announcement last week at the VACo County Officials’ Summit. Nearly 200 local and state leaders were in a Hotel Roanoke conference room when Dean asked for a moment of silence for Jim Campbell, who had passed away earlier that morning. It […]

Visit Buchanan County and the Buchanan County Courthouse

Location: 1012 Walnut Street / Main Street Built: 1905 – 1906 Style: Renaissance Revival Architect: Frank Pierce Milburn of Washington, DC Contractor: Frank Pierce Milburn & Company Description The building faces west and is a three story stone gray colored course sandstone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Tazewell. […]

OSIG releases performance audit of 2022 I-95 Snow Incident

The Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) recently released a performance audit of the 2022 I-95 Snow Incident of January 3-4 in August 2022. This report comes on the heels of the Virginia Interagency Report conducted by CNA and another OSIG report auditing snow removal by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The first […]

Governor Youngkin Addresses Money Committees

Governor Youngkin brought good news to the General Assembly’s “money committees” on August 19, reporting on the state’s significant FY 2022 surplus and robust reserves, and lauding the investments in K-12, law enforcement, and economic development in the state budget that was finalized in June. He also pointed to areas of concern for the Administration, […]