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At a time when most things cost more money, Hanover residents will be getting some relief because the county's transportation program is lowering prices.

Hanover County’s Board of Supervisors needs to fill a seat after the Chickahominy District’s longtime representative announced she’s leaving.

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is looking for candidates to fill the Chickahominy District seat. This is due to Angela Kelly-Wiecek's resignation, effective from October 6. Candidates should be registered voters from the Chickahominy District who meet the state's public office qualifications.

After months of public comment, Hanover County’s Board of Supervisors approved a new comprehensive plan, outlining their vision for the county’s future over the next two decades. From January 2022 through the plan’s adoption Wednesday, Hanover’s planning department received more than 4,000 comments from the community — addressing...

Don Lee is retiring September 29 as Deputy Director of General Services. It’s been an interesting career progression for a man who started out as a custodian 35 years ago. “My dad always told me never settle,” Don recalls. “I didn’t.”. After graduating from Matoaca High...

According to the Ashland Police Department, officers responded to the 400 block of Glencairn Court at around 5:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 after it was reported that two suspicious people were seen pulling on the door handles of parked cars.

The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One, Apple Podcasts, Megaphone, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. . Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Sept....

There is high school football competition in Hanover County, Virginia this week, and information on how to watch these matchups is available below. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Other Games in Virginia This Week.

Hanover County is updating the Hanover DASH specialized transportation service to improve accessibility and affordability. The copay cost per ride is now $5, reduced from $6. The service, catering to residents aged 65 and older and those with disabilities, will extend its operation to seven days a week from October 1, 2023.

Hanover artisan Andrew Goldkuhle – whose father had fabricated dozens of the cathedral’s windows – fabricated the new windows, which also feature details hand-painted by Kerry James Marshall.

Given the opposition to an elected school board in Hanover County, it’s tempting to ask, “When did democracy get such a bad name?”. The honest answer is that America has always been ambivalent about voting. Unpropertied white men, Black men, women, Indigenous Americans and Asian Americans were among the classes of people denied access to the ballot during this American experiment.

BEAVERDAM, Va. — The same school board in rural Virginia that censored “To Kill A Mockingbird” in 1966 removed at least 20 books this year after granting itself sole authority over library content. Last spring, it renamed a school christened after a Black historical figure from the state. Now, the Hanover County School Board is swept up in the widespread right-wing movement to reshape public education — and a bipartisan group of parents is fighting back.

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is seeking an interim representative to serve the Chickahominy District following the resignation of Angela Kelly-Wiecek effective October 6. To be considered, a nominee must be a registered voter residing in the Chickahominy District and meet state qualifications to hold public office. Interested candidates...

Hanover County is reducing the copay cost for riders who use the Hanover DASH specialized transportation program from $6 to $5 per ride. Operation hours for the program are expanding to seven days a week effective Sunday, Oct. 1. “We are making every effort to provide a quality transportation program...

Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland has announced his plans to retire Tuesday, Oct. 31, capping off decades of dedicated service to Hanover County. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Hanover County. Not only was I provided the opportunity to learn, grow and become successful, I had the privilege to lead and work alongside the best public servants in the Commonwealth,” Chief Piland said.