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2 hrs ago | Powhatan Today

County government putting finishing touches on budget

Interim County Administrator Elmer Hodge says the county is slated to start saving $1 million a year due to layoffs, the implementation of an early retirement program, and the departure of Planning Director Brandon Stidham, whose position will be left vacant for the foreseeable future.

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Related Topix: James City County, VA

Sat May 26, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Richmond area arts and entertainment events

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with fireworks, music, concessions and more beginning at 5:30 p.m. today at Rocketts Landing.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Richmond, VA, Dining, Bob McDonnell, US Governors, Ashland, VA, Entertainment

Powhatan Today

Plaza Pharmacy robbed

The Powhatan County Sherriff's Office is continuing its investigation of a robbery that took place this afternoon at Plaza Pharmacy shortly after noon.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Powhatan Today

Powhatan man sentenced to 22 years for theft, breaking and entering

In Powhatan Circuit Court on Monday a jury recommended a 22-year prison sentence for a local man found guilty of stealing a pickup truck, a ladies wetsuit, and a pair of neoprene diving gloves.

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Related Topix: Powhatan, VA, Prison, Chesterfield County, VA

Wed May 23, 2012

The Goochland Gazette

Shriner screening clinic is June 2

Area children with severe medical conditions will have an opportunity to be considered for medical treatment during the James River Shrine Club's screening clinic on June 2. Hawk, 75, said the 22-member James River Shrine Club is made up of members from Goochland and Powhatan counties.

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Related Topix: Goochland County, VA, Goochland, VA, Maidens, VA

Tue May 22, 2012

Powhatan Today

Meet the Hertzlers

This feature is part of an ongoing series about Powhatan's farms and farmers. If you or someone you know has a farm - whether it be large or small, old or new, a vineyard or a cattle ranch - and would like to be profiled in our paper, please contact reporter Emily Darrell at 658-6058 or at edarrell@powhatantoday.com. Well, if you happen to be in ... (more)

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Opinion

Sat May 19, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Local news for Sunday, May 20

Henrico County Manager Virgil R. Hazelett has appointed Michael D. Martin as superintendent of the James River Juvenile Detention Center, effective June 2. Martin, who currently serves as an assistant superintendent of the 60-bed center, will succeed Patricia F. Carrington, who is retiring after more than 12 years as superintendent.

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Related Topix: Powhatan, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University

Wed May 16, 2012

Powhatan Today

Our Fair Ladies

The Powhatan County Fair Association has announced the winner of its Miss Powhatan County Fair Queen Pageant.

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Related Topix: Albemarle County, VA, Fluvanna County, VA, Opinion

Mon May 14, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Biz Buzz: Upscale shooting range is like a country club

Whatever your stance on gun issues, it's hard to argue that the Colonial Shooting Academy in Henrico County is anything but a country club of weaponry.

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Related Topix: Guns, Henrico County, VA, Recreational Vehicle, Coleman, Home Listing, Home, Hanover County, VA

Wed May 09, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Crime and police news for Thursday, May 10

The victim of Tuesday night's fatal single-vehicle crash in Powhatan County has been identified as William H. Treseler Jr., 54, of the 2700 block of Birdsong Lane in Powhatan.

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Related Topix: Powhatan, VA, Virginia, Chesterfield County, VA

Tue May 08, 2012

WRIC-TV Richmond

Fatal Accident In Powhatan County

State Police Press Release: At 8:33 p.m., this evening Virginia State Police responded to a reported single vehicle fatal crash on Route 711, Huguenot Trail near Route 1301, King William Woods Road in BREAKING NEWS: This evening Virginia State Police responded to a reported single vehicle fatal crash on Route 711, Huguenot Trail near Route 1301, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, Virginia, US Politics, Richard Lugar, US News, US Senate, Republican

WTVR Richmond

Fatal vehicle crash leaves route closed in Powhatan

Sgt. Thomas Molnar said that at 8:33 p.m., Virginia State Police responded to a reported single vehicle fatal crash on Route 711, Huguenot Trail near Route 1301, King William Woods Road in Powhatan County.

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Related Topix: Powhatan, VA

Mon May 07, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

UR's Heilman to speak at WWII Round Table of Central Virginia

University of Richmond Chancellor E. Bruce Heilman will speak at the World War II Round Table of Central Virginia at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 2480 Batterson Road in Powhatan County.

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Related Topix: University of Richmond

Sun May 06, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Trade Names: Father, son grow local lab testing company

Sean McGlynn, owner of SanAir Technologies Laboratory Inc., watches as laboratory director Sandra Sobrino tests a quality control sample for asbestos.

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Related Topix: Microbiology, Biology, Science, Chesterfield County, VA

Wed May 02, 2012

Stafford County Sun

Widewater State Park on the horizon

Powhatan State Park, on the banks of the James River in Powhatan County, will become Virginia's 36th state park in the not-so-distant future, according to Virginia State Parks Director Joe Elton.

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Related Topix: Virginia, Powhatan, VA, Gloucester County, VA, Stafford County, VA, Albemarle County, VA

WRIC-TV Richmond

'Urkel' Booted From "Dancing With The Stars"

Jaleel White can cross dance rehearsals off his to-do list: The 35-year-old actor is done with "Dancing With the Stars." White was eliminated from the hit ABC dance-off Tuesday after LOS ANGELES -- Jaleel White can cross dance rehearsals off his to-do list: The 35-year-old actor is done with "Dancing With the Stars." White was eliminated from the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA, Powhatan, VA, Virginia

WRIC-TV Richmond

Trial Set For Bus Driver In Fatal Caroline County Crash

Jaleel White can cross dance rehearsals off his to-do list: The 35-year-old actor is done with "Dancing With the Stars." White was eliminated from the hit ABC dance-off Tuesday after LOS ANGELES -- Jaleel White can cross dance rehearsals off his to-do list: The 35-year-old actor is done with "Dancing With the Stars." White was eliminated from the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Caroline County, VA, Richmond, VA, Powhatan, VA

WHIO

Rabid skunk prompts advisory in Powhatan Co.

A Powhatan County animal control officer says a skunk has tested positive for rabies and several raccoons may be infected.

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Tue May 01, 2012

Powhatan Today

Man faces third trial in rape case

If the details seemed familiar to many of those present in Powhatan Circuit Court last Thursday, it's because they were.

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Related Topix: Powhatan, VA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

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