Posted on: December 12, 2019

Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office will be closed December 31 and January 1.

Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.

Circuit Court

Posted on: November 29, 2019

Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office will be closed December 24th through December, 26th.

Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December, 26th. 

The office will be open, Monday, December 23rd and Friday, December 27th with normal operating hours.

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Circuit Court

Posted on: December 5, 2019

AEP Foundation Awards $30,000 for a New Roanoke Valley Greenways Website

(Roanoke County, VA – December 4, 2019) A new Roanoke Valley Greenways (RVG) website is coming soon thanks to a grant from the American Electric Power Foundation. At the December 4th Joint Meeting of the Greenway Commission and Pathfinders for G...

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Posted on: November 22, 2019

2019 State of the County Address

Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil North delivered the State of the County Address on November 20, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood. See our State of the County page to view the address online, download the Chairman's remarks, and see photographs from ...

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2019 State of the County page... County News

Posted on: November 20, 2019

2019 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report Published

In conjunction with the 2019 State of the County Address, Roanoke County has published the 2019 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report that highlights progress towards the seven strategic initiatives developed through the County's 2016 Community Strategic...

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Learn more about the Community Strategic Plan... County News

Posted on: October 23, 2019

Important Changes to Permit System Effective October 25

Beginning October 28, 2019, the Office of Building Safety will transition to a new permitting system. 

Effective Friday, October 25, 2019, ePermit Center, EZ-Trade Permits, and Inspections Portal will no longer be available. The Office of Building...

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Posted on: October 18, 2019

Urban Libraries Council Honors RCPL with Innovation Award

The Urban Libraries Council announced Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2019 Innovations Celebration held on October 17 in Salt Lake City. The annual Innovations award program recognizes leading practices from ULC...

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Posted on: September 16, 2019

Sheriff's Office Offers Child Safety Seat Installations

(Roanoke County, VA—September 16, 2019) The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting free monthly child safety seat installations on the third Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at two Roanoke County Fire & Rescue stations.

The first e...

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Posted on: February 7, 2019

Submit Zoning Violations through the Neighborhood Concerns Application

Roanoke County's Zoning Code Enforcement officers work with citizens and property owners to investigate and resolve violations of the County code and zoning ordinance. These rules and regulations are in effect to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of ...Read on...

County News

Posted on: April 1, 2013

Sign-up Your Cell Phone for RoCo Alert Notifications

In the event of a local emergency or natural disaster, Roanoke County’s public safety officials will use RoCo Alert to send recorded notifications to home telephones in Roanoke County. Cellular telephone numbers, email addresses and even VoIP t...Read on... Learn more about RoCo Alert and sign up today! County News

Posted on: November 26, 2019

Illuminights at Explore Park

Explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 500,000 lights. Journey at your own pace on a walking tour of displays celebrating nature, fantasy, adventure and Christmas traditions. Travel down our half-mile wooded path, and take in the sig...

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Posted on: November 22, 2019

2019 State of the County Address

Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil North delivered the State of the County Address on November 20, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood. See our State of the County page to view the address online, download the Chairman's remarks, and see photographs from ...

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2019 State of the County page... County Spotlights

Posted on: November 20, 2019

2019 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report

In conjunction with the 2019 State of the County Address, Roanoke County has published the 2019 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report that highlights progress towards the seven strategic initiatives developed through the County's 2016 Community Strategic...

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Learn more about the Community Strategic Plan... County Spotlights

Posted on: August 29, 2019

Census 2020: Roanoke County Complete Count Committee

The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place. Ultimately, the success of the census depends on everyone’s participation. The Census Bureau relies on collaborations with organizations and individuals to ensure th...

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See our Census 2020 page for more details... County Spotlights

Posted on: May 21, 2019

Submit Neighborhood Concerns

Roanoke County's Zoning Code Enforcement officers work with citizens and property owners to investigate and resolve violations of the County code and zoning ordinance. These rules and regulations are in effect to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of ...

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Submit Zoning Concerns... County Spotlights

Posted on: May 3, 2019

Reimagine Community Plans

The Reimagine Planning Studies explore opportunities to develop higher density, mixed-use activity areas in existing commercial corridors. They examine commercial and residential development, multi-modal transportation, infrastructure improvements and des...

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Posted on: May 21, 2019

Sign-up Your Cell Phone for RoCo Alert Notifications

In the event of a local emergency or natural disaster, Roanoke County’s public safety officials will use RoCo Alert to send recorded notifications to home telephones in Roanoke County.

Cellular telephone numbers, email addresses and even VoIP telephone num...

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Sign up for RoCo Alert... County Spotlights

Posted on: May 3, 2019

Community Strategic Plan

In 2016, Roanoke County residents were invited to participate in Roanoke County's first-ever community strategic planning process. The Community Strategic Plan engaged both community leaders and citizens to create a desired future for our community. A Com...

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Posted on: May 3, 2019

Mountain Valley Pipeline

Our Mountain Valley Pipeline website offers the latest information on the project in Roanoke County, including past progress notes, an interactive Mountain Valley Pipeline Viewer, and more.

Learn more about the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project.

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Posted on: May 22, 2019

RoCo Ready Emergency Information

Our RoCo Ready page features important safety and contact information in case of emergency situations. See our Roco Ready page for short safety videos, links to Emergency Agencies, and contact information for local utilities. In the event of an emergency,...

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Visit the RoCo Ready page.... County Spotlights

Posted on: June 7, 2019

About Our Banner Image

Our iconic website banner image featuring hikers at McAfee Knob was taken by photographer Brent McGuirt. This image is owned and copyright Brent McGuirt / Splendor of Light Photography and licensed for use on Roanoke County's website. For more information...

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County Spotlights

Posted on: November 5, 2019

Library Holiday Hours

The Library will have special hours throughout the holiday season.

Thanksgiving:Close at 5pm on Wed., Nov. 27Closed on Thurs., Nov. 28 and Fri., Nov. 29

Christmas:Close at 5pm on Mon., Dec. 23Closed on Tues., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25

New Year's:Close at 5pm...

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Library News & Announcements

Posted on: October 18, 2019

Urban Libraries Council Honors RCPL with Innovation Award

The Urban Libraries Council announced Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2019 Innovations Celebration held on October 17 in Salt Lake City. The annual Innovations award program recognizes leading practices from ULC...

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Posted on: November 26, 2019

Winter Calendar of Events

Stop by your favorite library and pick up a copy today! Or view on our website. Be sure to sign up for our calendar alerts so you'll never miss a favorite event.

Click here to view, print, and download the calendar.

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Library News & Announcements

Posted on: May 10, 2019

New Rentable Business Office at South County

Starting July 1, 2019 we will begin taking reservations for our Commons Office at South County Library. The space will rent for $50/half day and $100/full day (4+ hours). This space will comfortably hold 3 guests and has ample desk space. Call 540-777-878...

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Posted on: May 10, 2019

Passport Acceptance Facility

Roanoke County Public Library is a designated Passport Acceptance Facility. We process passport applications by appointment only.

Appointments will be taken during these hours: Monday - Saturday:  10a-4p // Tuesday & Wednesday evening...

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Posted on: May 10, 2019

Get Your Library Card!

We think everyone should have a library card! Visit your favorite RCPL location to sign up. If you already have one, tell your friends, sign up your kids, and shout it from the top of McAfee's Knob. Plus, who doesn't love free with hundreds of perks?

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Posted on: October 18, 2019

Urban Libraries Council Honors RCPL with Innovation Award

The Urban Libraries Council announced Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2019 Innovations Celebration held on October 17 in Salt Lake City. The annual Innovations award program recognizes leading practices from ULC...

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Additional Info... Library Spotlights

Posted on: September 18, 2019

Shopping Plans? Check Consumer Reports Before You Buy!

The holidays are right around the corner. If you've got important purchases to make, check out Consumer Reports first.

Consumer Reports provides ratings and buying advice for thousands of products. Find the best buys, most reliable brands and important saf...

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Library Spotlights

Posted on: September 9, 2019

New Connections

In partnership with Book City Roanoke, RCPL will host lively book and movie discussions on a variety of social issues important to the community.

Schedule: Location for all meetings is at the South County Library

Hate: Why We Should Resist It With ...

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Posted on: May 10, 2019

Learn with Lynda.com

Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills through video courses taught by industry experts. Choose from over 5,700 courses. All for free with your library card!

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Posted on: October 1, 2019

Carilion Children's Announced for Tanglewood Mall

On September 26, Carilion Clinic announced the development of its new Carilion Children's facility at Tanglewood Mall.

View Carilion Children's Announcement... Video Highlights

Posted on: May 3, 2019

Roanoke County Police Safe Firearms Storage

Roanoke County Police has produced this Public Service Announcement to help promote firearms safety in our community.

Firearms Safety Initiative Video Highlights