Mechanicsville News Archives

“After researching water rescue, we narrowed our focus to getting people in and out of the rescue boat”

In swiftwater rescue, neck and back injuries are among the most difficult for rescuers. via Science Daily

“Community comment came in from letters, emails, people spoke at the sessions.”

A new elementary school in Hanover County could mean big changes for students. A special committee looked at the way districts are divided up and made recommendations to the School Board. via NBC12

“We expect a report to come to the board in the next month”

Hanover County Administrator Rhu Harris presented to the Board of Supervisors a status report of the board's Fiscal Year 2008 initiatives. via Hanover Herald-Progress

Hanover County Fire/EMS has promoted Corey Beazley and Jonathan Wingfield to Lieutenant, Terry McCann to Captain and Shawn Talmadge and Jeff Phipps to Battalion Chief. via Hanover Herald-Progress

“The committee recognizes that the School Board evaluates enrollment at all schools annually in consideration of capacity issues, and where appropriate, makes necessary modifications/adjustments.”

By DAN SHERRIER The Hanover County Public Schools 2008 Redistricting Committee presented three options to citizens at two public meetings held last week-Tuesday night at Pole Green Elementary School and ... via Hanover Herald-Progress

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking the community's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of robberies Tuesday in the Mechanicsville area. via Hanover Herald-Progress

Once person died and two others were air lifted to Riverside Regional Medical Center this afternoon when an S-U-V oveturned on I-64. The accident happend on I-64 at the New Kent/James City County lines about ... via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

“It is very unusual, which is why we are so concerned about this.”

Seven homes in Hanover County have been struck in the past month, with some in Mechanicsville and others in Ashland. via NBC12

Hanover County Parks and Recreation announces the Senior Adult Luncheon to be held Friday, Feb. via Hanover Herald-Progress

Dennis Winston is an artist who lives in Hanover County and crafts woodcuts that many people find deeply moving. via Hanover Herald-Progress