Agencies Respond to Train Derailment

(Roanoke County, VA—October 31, 2020) Cleanup is underway after a Norfolk Southern Corp. bridge collapsed in Roanoke County near Barley Drive on Friday evening around 11:15 pm. The bridge collapsed while a train carrying coal was crossing the Ro...

Roanoke County to Offer Additional Ways to Vote

(Roanoke County, VA—September 30, 2020)  To ensure citizens are able to take part in the November 3 election, the Roanoke County Department of Elections is offering additional avenues for voting: 

• SATELLITE ELECTION OFFICE IN SO...

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VDH Issues Voting Guidance

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued voting guidance in an effort to preserve public health and safety.

The Virginia Department of Elections encourages voters to consider alternative options for voting in the November 2020 elections....

Roanoke County Citizens Eligible for Flood Insurance Discount

(Roanoke County, VA—October 20, 2020)  Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell has announced that Roanoke County has maintained a “Class 8” designation in the Community Rating System (CRS). This means th...

Public Comment Notice (10/21/20): Starkey Rd/Buck Mtn. Rd Proposed Roundabout

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking public comments about a project that is under development to convert the “T” intersection at Starkey Road (Route 904) and Buck Mountain Road (Route 679) to a single-lane roundabout with crosswalk...

Roanoke County Circuit Court will be closed Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day.

Roanoke County Circuit Court will be closed Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day.

Early Voting Information from Roanoke County's Elections Office

Roanoke County’s Department of Elections has moved! The new location is 

Roanoke County Department of Elections900 Chestnut Street, Vinton 24179Tel. (540) 772-7500

Please visit https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation for the ...

New Elections Office Location

Roanoke County’s Department of Elections has moved! The new location is 

Roanoke County Department of Elections900 Chestnut Street, Vinton 24179Tel. (540) 772-7500

Please visit https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation for the ...

Roanoke County Department of Social Services to Offer Financial Relief to Citizens

(Roanoke County, VA—July 10, 2020) Beginning July 13, the Roanoke County Department of Social Services will offer short term financial assistance made possible through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Residents...

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...

Agencies Respond to Train Derailment

(Roanoke County, VA—October 31, 2020) Cleanup is underway after a Norfolk Southern Corp. bridge collapsed in Roanoke County near Barley Drive on Friday evening around 11:15 pm. The bridge collapsed while a train carrying coal was crossing the Roanoke Rive...

Police Offer Reminder About Parking Near McAfee Knob

Interest in McAfee Knob in recent years has grown significantly, attracting a high-volume of visitors on any given pleasant weekend. There are limited parking areas available in the area which has increasingly become a problem, resulting in cars being tic...

Police Conducting Murder Investigation

On October 26, 2020 at approximately 10:22 p.m., Roanoke County Police responded to the 7000 block of Thirlane Rd for a male with life-threatening wounds. The caller advised they had just returned to the residence and found the male. Officers arrived and ...

Public Comment Notice (10/21/20): Starkey Rd/Buck Mtn. Rd Proposed Roundabout

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking public comments about a project that is under development to convert the “T” intersection at Starkey Road (Route 904) and Buck Mountain Road (Route 679) to a single-lane roundabout with crosswalk...

Road Re-Opening (10/8/20): Part of Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens after Repairs in Roanoke Area

National Park Service officials announced that the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened from Milepost 115.5 (Explore Park entrance) to Milepost 121.4 (U.S. 220). Park visitors and drivers in this section should anticipate a shifted lane alignment, warning sign...

Blue Ridge Parkway Closure Update (10/8/20): Route 220 to Adney Gap

The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed to all uses south of Milepost 121.4 (U.S. 220) to Milepost 135.9 (Adney Gap) due to a full road failure roughly one hundred and fifty feet (150') in length near milepost 128. This complex road failure will require a closur...

Traffic Alert Update (9/28/20): Route 221 Bridge Replacement over Martins Creek

Work is set to begin on the existing bridge on Route 221 over Martins Creek for replacement of a box culvert at the intersection with Martins Creek Rd (Route 696). A temporary road section will be built and installed to the north and next to the existing ...

Traffic Alert: Plantation Rd. (Route 115) - Delays near intersection of Plantation Rd and Lila Dr.

Starting May 15th, VDOT will begin work on Plantation Road (Route 115) near the intersection with Lila Drive to install a new traffic signal. This project will require alternating lane closures on northbound and southbound portions of Plantation Road. Par...