Roanoke County received first place in the 2014 Digital Counties Survey Award, in the category for populations up to 150,000. The award was presented earlier this month by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties.

The award cited Roanoke County's use of digital projects such as its new Geographic Information System portal and use of data-driven crime prevention. Four other Virginia counties placed in the top 10 including Franklin County seventh place and Montgomery County tenth place.