Goochland News

At last week's Board of Supervisors meeting, County Administrator Rebecca Dickson said the county is projecting a revenue shortfall of about $2.5 million in the 2010 budget.

Goochland County Public Schools is looking to eliminate nearly $3 million from next year's budget.

The Republican Party won big last week in Virginia. In Goochland, they won even bigger, with all four GOP candidates winning every county precinct.

Swine-flu cases appear to be declining in central Virginia, though the supply of H1N1 vaccine still is lagging behind desired levels.

Richmond, VA A state trooper is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after a four vehicle accident overnight that shut down I-64 east near Oilville for hours.

In the wake of much controversy, Nutri-Blend's permit application to apply biosolids on 1,555 acres in Goochland was approved by the State Water Control Board on Oct.

"I learn something new everyday," said new County Engineer Gary A. DuVal in an interview in his office last week.

American Legion Post 215 will sponsor a ceremony honoring America's veterans Wednesday November 11 from 11 a.m.to 12 noon on the Goochland Courthouse Green at Goochland Courthouse, 2938 River Road.

County health officials in Goochland have been answering phone calls about Swine Flu non stop for days.

Tuesday. By appointment only. Call 804-365-4313 for more. Goochland - During school hours.

We're coming home. That's how many localities are looking to provide programs for at-risk youth and their families at a reasonable cost as participation continues to increase.

Five corrections officers are facing charges after a disturbing crime involving a dog.

A group of local business people who have been meeting informally for months last week formalized their mission to promote tourism-related business in Goochland.

It's shallow of me, but I thought the new homecoming queen at the College of William and Mary would - I don't know - make more of an effort.

Richard Carchman has always been interested in being self-sufficient. "We're always looking to be as independent as we can," said the Pea Ridge homeowner.

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance defines domestic violence as "a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one individual to control or exert power over another individual in the context of an intimate relationship." According to the International Violence Against Women's Act, which was ratified in 2007, domestic violence ...

The Chickahominy Health District, which covers the counties of Hanover, Charles City, Goochland and New Kent, would like residents to take advantage of its programs.

Goochland Sheriff's Deputies arrest a man accused of burglarizing a home in the county.

Werewolves aren't the only things to be wary of during a full moon. After a month of little crime, the Goochland Sheriff's Office received a call from a Whitehall Rd.

About 75 people turned out for a District 5 town hall meeting at the Manakin Fire Station last week to meet the new county administrator.