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 […]
Nationwide Webinar on Indexed Principal Protection plan
Introducing a New Associate Member – ThunderCat Technology
VML/VACo Finance FY2023 Virginia Local Government Investment Conference
Visit Alleghany County and the Falling Springs Falls
Falling Spring Falls is a breathtaking 80’ waterfall that is one of the most visited and photographed spots in the Alleghany Highlands.
Speakers, sponsors, and VACo members make the County Officials’ Summit a Success
You know an event is a success when the speakers stay the entire time to engage with attendees and to learn from other presenters.
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, […]
Visit Prince William County and the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) is an 800 mile network of locally managed trails along the Potomac River from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to the upper Ohio River basin in Pennsylvania.
Happy 20th Anniversary VACo Achievement Awards!
Great to see so many friends in this video. The VACo Achievement Awards truly does bring us together in pursuit of improving our communities. Thank you to everyone who has supported the VACo Achievement Awards during the past 20 years. WATCH THE VIDEO
Juvenile Detention Study Advisory Committee Meets in Roanoke County
The Commission on Youth’s advisory committee for its study of the effectiveness and efficiency of Virginia’s juvenile detention centers held its second meeting on July 26 in Roanoke County. This study was prompted by the declining numbers of youth housed in juvenile detention centers and is exploring potential consolidation or repurposing of unused capacity in […]
Visit Brunswick County and the Brunswick County Courthouse
Location: 216 North Main Street / Hicks Street Built: 1997 – 1999 Style: Modern Architect: Browne, Eichman, Dalgliesh, Gilpin and Paxton PC ( Dalgliesh, Eichaman, Oglie & Farris ) Contractor: Knightsbridge Construction Company Description: The building faces west and is a two story red colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped […]
Franklin County Supervisor Leland Mitchell Passes Away
Franklin County, Virginia – Leland Mitchell, Franklin County Board of Supervisors member and Chairman of the Franklin County Broadband Authority, passed away on July 30. Mr. Mitchell was the longest-serving member of the current Board of Supervisors where this past January he began his fifth term. Mr. Mitchell was first elected to the Board of Supervisors […]