Roanoke County's Public Information Office offers residents and visitors exclusive looks into our community. From small businesses to local attractions, special events, and updates from our Board of Supervisors, learn more about Roanoke County through our Roam RoCo vlogs, the Out of Office podcast series and notes from Board of Supervisors' meetings.
Roam RoCo
Roam around Roanoke County with Em Poertner and learn more about our community, your local government, and the many destinations you'll only find in Roanoke County, Virginia. See our entire playlist or choose a video segment below to get started.
We’re Roaming Roanoke County on the Appalachian Trail. McAfee Knob is the most photographed spot on the AT – and just happens to be in our backyard! Read on...
Em and Kelsey check out the Little Free Libraries in Roanoke County parks to celebrate National Library Outreach Day and see what the book boxes have in stock! Read on...
Kelly Brammer takes us on a sneak peek at this year’s Walk of Lights as Parks, Recreation and Tourism staff work hard to finish setting up for Illuminights. Read on...
Learn more about the Words on Wheels! bookmobile as Em joins community outreach librarians Allyson and Kelsey on their trip to the Catawba Valley Farmers Market. Read on...
Big plans tonight or this weekend? Don't know how to style your hair for a fun evening? Wondering if the cat eye is still in? Burton Center's cosmetology class is answering all of your questions to step out in style! Read on...
Thanks to the help of Roanoke County Planning and Economic Development staff, Kaelyn roams 419 to learn more about projects, transportation improvements, and new businesses. Read on...
Small Business Saturday is upon us and the holidays are just around the corner! We've compiled a list of some local businesses that have the perfect gifts for each person on your list! Read on...
It's National Fire Prevention Month, so in this episode of Roam RoCo, Kaelyn visits Roanoke County Station #9 to experience a day in the life of a firefighter/EMT. Read on...
Pickleball is on the rise everywhere, including Roanoke County! Some of our staff test out the courts at Garst Mill Park under the guidance of USA Pickleball Ambassador Karen Crawford. Read on...
The Catawba Valley Farmer's Market is open every Thursday from 3:00pm-6:30pm through mid-October and is the perfect place to pick up fresh fruits and veggies, crafts, and more! Read on...
If you were to need to use self-defense, would you know the first steps to take? Kaelyn learns from the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office a few basic moves to make her feel safer! Read on...
Roanoke County is the perfect place to warm your heart this Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day! Make sure to check out our local restaurants and shops when spreading the love this season! Read on...
Treetop Quest is fun for the entire family - unless you're afraid of heights! Join Kaelyn and Keara on the aerial course at Explore Park, and see that Treetop Quest is truly fun for all ages. Read on...
Come along as Kaelyn learns about camping at Explore Park, how to properly set up a tent, and create a campfire to roast delicious smores! Read on...
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Out of Office Podcast
Roanoke County is smack dab in the middle of one of the most beautiful parts of the country and is ripe with outdoor adventure. Join host Em Poertner and explore what Southwest Virginia has to offer! Each episode features special guests who share the latest things to see and do around the county and the greater Roanoke Valley. From hiking, to events and more, there's plenty to explore no matter what time of the year it is. Plus find out what events are coming up from Parks, Recreation and Tourism!
Step into the world of Roanoke County Public Library's podcast, "Beyond the Shelves," where host Caitlin Gills takes listeners on a monthly journey through the library's latest happenings. With special guests sharing insights on everything from new books to exciting library events and initiatives, plus information on valuable databases, it's a treasure trove of information for any library enthusiast. Tune in and discover the possibilities and resources that lie beyond the bookshelves at your Roanoke County Public Library!
After each meeting, we'll post updates from the Board of Supervisors meetings here along with brief explanations about how these decisions make a difference in our community.
The meeting notes now include Board in Brief, a video recap of each board meeting, and links to the entire video of each Board of Supervisors meeting hosted on the Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV) YouTube Channel.
