Skechers Store Announced for Tanglewood Mall

ROANOKE, VA – Birmingham, AL-based Blackwater Resources, LLC announces the arrival of Skechers USA, Inc., at Tanglewood, the 800,000 SF mixed-use center that sits at what is known as the gateway to Roanoke County. Skechers will occupy a portion ...

Ironman 70.3 Seeking Volunteers

Our region is excited to host the Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge on June 5, 2022. We’re welcoming athletes from around the world to America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital for an exciting race with ch...

Road Notice (4/21/22): Construction Begins on New Roundabout at Route 311 and Route 419

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is beginning a road project to replace the signalized intersection of Route 311 and Route 419 in Roanoke County at Hanging Rock with a roundabout. Constructing a roundabout can enhance safety, improve traff...

Road Notice (4/11/22): Green Ridge Road Culvert Replacement .25 Miles East of Cove Road

Beginning April 11, 2022, Green Ridge Road (Route 628) will undergo a culvert replacement located .25 miles east of the road’s entrance from Cove Road (Route 780). Single lane closures will be in place and will be maintained utilizing temporary traffic si...

Road Notice (3/22/2022): Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction from Exit 137 to 141

A $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes is set to begin. Starting in February and continuing into the early summer, work will be performed on the inside and outside ...

Road Notice (2/9/22): I-81 Shoulder Work Begins as Part of a Widening Project From Exit 137-141

Starting in February and continuing into the early summer, work will be performed on the inside and outside shoulders along a five-mile section of both northbound and southbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and the City of Salem. The shoulder strengthe...

Road Notice (4/11/22): Green Ridge Road Culvert Replacement .25 Miles East of Cove Road

Beginning April 11, 2022, Green Ridge Road (Route 628) will undergo a culvert replacement located .25 miles east of the road’s entrance from Cove Road (Route 780). Single lane closures will be in place and will be maintained utilizing temporary traffic si...

Road Notice: Diuguids Lane (Route 760) Bridge Replacement & Detour Rescheduled

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is rescheduling the previously announced road closure with a detour needed to replace the Diuguids Lane (Route 760) bridge over the Roanoke River. The bridge is located near the intersection of Diuguids Lan...

RoCo Mobile App Now Available!

Roanoke County’s new RoCo Mobile app for iPhone and Android devices puts County services and information at your fingertips! The app features one-touch access to easily view County News, Emergency Alerts, Calendars, Public Notices, and more! Just tap to g...

Roanoke County Make US News & World Report’s Healthiest Communities List

(ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. July 2, 2021)  Roanoke County has been selected as one of US News & World Report’s Healthiest Communities for 2021. The Healthiest Communities list is an interactive destination for consumers and policymakers, d...

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 ...

Watch Board of Supervisors Meetings Online

Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas can be viewed online on our Meetings and Videos page. 

If a Board of Supervisors meeting is in progress, select the "LIVE MEETING" link at the top of the page to stream the meeting on your comput...

Roanoke County Seeks a Director of Library Services

The Director of Library Services will provide executive leadership and management over the public library system in accordance with the strategic direction established by County Administration and the Board of Supervisors. Work involves significant commun...

Watch Board of Supervisors Meetings Online

Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas can be viewed online on our Meetings and Videos page. 

If a Board of Supervisors meeting is in progress, select the "LIVE MEETING" link at the top of the page to stream the meeting on your comput...

Sign-up Your Cell Phone for RoCo Alert Notifications

You can now add optional cell phone numbers to our RoCo Alert system to receive notifications in the case of an emergency. New features in the system also allow you to voluntarily share information that may help save your life, including health conditions...

RoCo Mobile App Now Available!

Roanoke County’s new RoCo Mobile app for iPhone and Android devices puts County services and information at your fingertips! The app features one-touch access to easily view County News, Emergency Alerts, Calendars, Public Notices, and more! Just tap to g...

Roanoke County Rural Broadband Initiative Website

Roanoke County Rural Broadband Initiative website showcases the progress being made to expand broadband access into under-served and unserved areas of the County.

The Rural Broadband Initiative website includes information about the 2019 Broadband Availabi...

Roanoke County Make US News & World Report’s Healthiest Communities List

(ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. July 2, 2021)  Roanoke County has been selected as one of US News & World Report’s Healthiest Communities for 2021. The Healthiest Communities list is an interactive destination for consumers and policymakers, d...

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 ...

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,...

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...

Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Roanoke County is committed to conducting government business with integrity and accountability to our citizens and employees. Roanoke County’s Fraud, Waste, and Abuse hotline is designed for citizens and employees to report concerns of fraud, w...

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Members of the Friends of the Library (FOL) organization are people who believe a strong public library is essential to Roanoke Valley, contribute their support to achieve this goal, and work for a cause important to them and to their community.

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Extra, Extra! Read All About It.

Newsbank The Roanoke Times Collection allows you to read full-text articles on local news, issues, events, and people, as well as current and archived issues of Roanoke Times. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, and ...

Best of Roanoke Awards 2022

South County Library and Vinton Library won for Best Library Branch in The Roanoker 36th Annual Best Of Roanoke Awards! Thank you for voting. Come and see us! View all the winners here.

Teen Takeout Book Kit

Do you want something to read but not sure what? Do you like snacks and freebies? Fill out the registration sheet below to get books selected especially for you and a bag filled with goodies each month. 

Questions? Email teens@roanokecountyva.gov ...

Register for Upcoming Events

We have events for everyone this spring. Register and find out additional information for our upcoming events for children, teens, and adults

Support Your Library

Members of the Friends of the Library (FOL) organization are people who believe a strong public library is essential to Roanoke Valley, contribute their support to achieve this goal, and work for a cause important to them and to their community.

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The Countdown is On!

Our 2022 Summer Reading Program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, starts June 4. All ages can participate and read to win prizes throughout the summer.

Registration opens June 4, 2022! To complete the program, just read three books. Want to keep reading? Go fo...

Community Meeting 5/18/22: Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study

Roanoke County is hosting a second community meeting for the Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study on May 18, 2022, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Bonsack Elementary School, 5437 Crumpacker Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019.  At this open house-style me...

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Roanoke County Police Foundation

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Community Meeting 5/18/22: Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study

Roanoke County is hosting a second community meeting for the Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study on May 18, 2022, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Bonsack Elementary School.  At this open house-style meeting, attendees will review and provide c...

Road Notice (4/21/22): Construction Begins on New Roundabout at Route 311 and Route 419

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is beginning a road project to replace the signalized intersection of Route 311 and Route 419 in Roanoke County at Hanging Rock with a roundabout. Constructing a roundabout can enhance safety, improve traff...

Road Notice (4/11/22): Green Ridge Road Culvert Replacement .25 Miles East of Cove Road

Beginning April 11, 2022, Green Ridge Road (Route 628) will undergo a culvert replacement located .25 miles east of the road’s entrance from Cove Road (Route 780). Single lane closures will be in place and will be maintained utilizing temporary ...

Road Notice (3/22/2022): Interstate 81 Lane Widening Construction from Exit 137 to 141

A $179 million design-build project to widen both directions of I-81 between mile markers 136.6 and 141.8 from two to three lanes is set to begin. Starting in February and continuing into the early summer, work will be performed on the inside and outside ...

Road Notice: Diuguids Lane (Route 760) Bridge Replacement & Detour Rescheduled

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is rescheduling the previously announced road closure with a detour needed to replace the Diuguids Lane (Route 760) bridge over the Roanoke River. The bridge is located near the intersection of Diuguids Lan...

Roanoke County Circuit Court will be closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day.

Roanoke County Circuit Court will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.

Roanoke County Business Partners

Watch Roanoke County Business Partners Videos produced by Roanoke County’s Department of Economic Development and Roanoke Valley Television RVTV-3. 

See more information about the latest economic developments in Roanoke County, and view ...

Recreation TV

See the latest videos from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, produced by Roanoke Valley Television RVTV-3.

View more information about Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism programs for all ages and abilities, fitness programs at Green R...