RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
Live Q&A Webinar on Cigarette Tax Stamping | Tuesday, April 13 | 10am | Webex Link Legislation enacted in 2020 authorizes counties to impose a
Effective tax year 2021 the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is employing a revised depreciation schedule for solar generating equipment that will impact the taxable
This 725-acre preserve features many wildlife habitats including wetlands, fields, and forests. Walk along the nature trails, take in the natural beauty of this unique
Dear VACo Members – It’s time for the 2021 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW! Achievement Awards Submission
Congratulations to several graduates of the VACo Chairpersons’ Institute! Isle of Wight Vice Chairman Don Rosie Roanoke County Supervisor Phil North Mathews County Vice Chair
Cigarette tax revenue may be important to your county. Please join VACo and Premier Partner SICPA-Meyercord Revenue for information on the tax stamping process in
Open year-round, this popular public beach offers fishing, picnicking, kayaking and two large picnic shelters for rent. Rich in outdoor recreation and steeped in history,
Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell recently announced the appointment of Travis Griffith as Fire & Rescue Chief. Griffith will assume his new position March 8.
The next meeting of the Commonwealth Connect Coalition is scheduled for March 23. Topics of discussion will include a presentation from the Federal Reserve Bank
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