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
Location: 202 West Jackson Street / Manville RoadBuilt: 1828 – 1829Style: Colonial RevivalArchitect: James ToncrayContractor: James Toncray Description: The building faces southeast and is a
VACo seeks feedback on a draft proposal to allow for “alternative storage” sites for biosolids during prolonged wet weather events. During 2018-2019, a record-year for
Brunswick County hosted counties in VACo’s Region 4 on April 28 for the first regional meeting of 2025, which featured a lively discussion of shared
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links
VACo Executive Committee (from left to right) – President Ruth Larson, President-Elect Victor Angry, First Vice President Phil North, Second Vice President Jerry Boothe, Secretary-Treasurer
Location: 53 East Main Street / Hendricks AvenueBuilt: 1874 – 1875Style: Classical RevivalArchitect: Felix Grundy Ketron of LebanonContractor: Felix Grundy Ketron of Lebanon Description: The
VACo and Virginia Energy to host free seminar on energy programs that counties can implement to reduce electricity costs On May 20 – VACo and
Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 11 | Nuclear Power, Small Modular Reactors, and Fusion Listen to the Podcast Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 11 |
The General Assembly met on April 2 to consider the Governor’s proposed amendments to legislation passed by the legislature during the 2025 session, including a
PHOTO CREDIT: Harrisonburg, VA Tourism Location: 80 Courthouse Square / Market StreetBuilt: 1896 – 1897Style: RomanesqueArchitect: T J Collins & SonContractor: W E Spiers Description:
On the eve of the 2025 General Assembly Reconvened Session – VACo Executive Director Dean Lynch sits down with Senator Barbara Favola and Delegate Terry
The House of Delegates and the Senate have formed special committees to understand the scope of potential impacts of federal funding reductions on the state
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