RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
Haven B. Howe House is a historic home located at Claytor Lake State Park, near Dublin, Pulaski County. It was built between 1876 and 1879,
The budget approved by the 2017 General Assembly authorized the creation of a stakeholder group to find ways of stabilizing the portion of the Water
On May 12, Delegate Keith Hodges convened an informal meeting pursuant to HB 2055 (Hodges), which passed the 2017 General Assembly. HB 2055 creates the
On May 16, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) held its monthly workshop in Roanoke. A key item on CTB’s agenda was a presentation about VDOT’s
The U.S. Governmental Accountability Office has proposed revisions to multiple requirements in the Government Auditing Standards. The proposed changes to the standards commonly known as
Two of VACo’s steering committees have scheduled special meetings in the month of June. The first will be held by VACo’s Transportation Steering Committee on
VACo’s 83rd Annual Conference is approaching quickly. On Thursday, June 15, be on the lookout for the Hotel Room Reservation form. This will be sent
Earlier this month, Governor McAuliffe took final action on legislation that was returned to him from the April 5 Reconvened Session. Under the Constitutional provisions
VACo is pleased to announce that in recognition of the Veterans’ Day holiday the Roanoke County Color Guard will perform the Presentation of Colors at
VACo’s 2017 Annual Conference Planning Committee met on May 8 to discuss the 83rd VACo Annual Conference theme, general and breakout session topics and speakers
VACo President Mary W. Biggs addressed the Virginia Symposium on Philanthropy on May 8, providing attendees with an overview of the role of local government
Johnson’s Orchards 2122 Sheep Creek Road Bedford, VA 24523 540.586.3707 Email: appleseed@earthlink.net Website: www.johnsonsorchards.com This farm has 200-plus acres with more than 7,000 apple trees
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