Virginia Association of Counties

Virginia counties should be aware of an upcoming change tied to the Commonwealth’s Aid to Localities (ATL) Program for fire services funding. Beginning July 1, 2026, localities must ensure that ...

One of the rare early landmarks of the Franklin County town of Rocky Mount, the Woods-Meade House is a vernacular dwelling with sophisticated overtones and a complex evolution. The front section was built ca. 1830 or earlier for Robert T. Woods, who served in both the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia ...

There is a saying that the Fire Service hates two things; ‘the way things are’ and ‘change.’ So being a Change Agent in this industry has definitely been challenging!

Gannon is a US and global team that has worked on projects in over 40 countries worldwide and brings a unique collection of experience and best practice to loc...

The annual IDEAL awards are for employees who exemplify the College’s values of integrity, diversity and inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life through performance and service and whose exceptional professional accomplishments, contributions, and activities support the mission of the Colleg...

County leaders across Virginia are being asked to weigh in on an emerging policy discussion at the state level that could affect how localities engage with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on highway traffic noise issues in their communities.

Last year, the General Assembly considered HB 1615 (Feggans), which...