Ashland’s first stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant will open May 30 bringing nearly 60 new jobs and the chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year. Chick-fil-A’s “First 100” event, which began as a way to celebrate the first stand-alone Chick-fil-A in Arizona in 2003, immediately became the cornerstone of every grand opening when the first person arrived more than 18 hours the day before, wondering where to
Toni Radler, a long-time Hanover County resident and community activist, today announced her candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates from the 55th District, which includes portions of Hanover, Caroline and Spotsylvania counties. “We need to restore a common sense approach to government because our state government has become as dysfunctional as Congress,” Radler said in a prepared statement. “I used to believe our elected officials would do well by
They knew something was up when there was cake at a special SOL meeting and the superintendent of schools was there. During a brief, surprise ceremony in the school library Tuesday afternoon, John Gandy Elementary School’s Christina Saunders, a reading specialist, was named Hanover County’s Teacher of the Year. “I’m a little overwhelmed. I’m very honored by this and I couldn’t have done it without such wonderful support from all
Four chimps must vacate Windy Oaks Animal Farm by June 23, the Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday night. Curtis Shepperson keeps six chimpanzees at his private zoo on Bultaco Trail in the Cold Harbor District, but he only has permits for two. The county requires permits for private possession of any animal deemed “vicious” under the county’s ordinance. The chimps are the only animals at Windy Oaks that meet the
They’ve literally grown up, and together, in front of our eyes. Seven weeks ago, the Patrick Henry softball team beat Lee-Davis, came home, and promptly lost to Caroline. There were more questions than answers among fans. But that was never the case for rookie head coach Shelby Webb. Piece by piece, game by game, her Patriots have placed a masterpiece across the spring canvas, the latest coup a 2-0 non-district
With only one competitive game left for Capital District softball leader Atlee, Monday night’s battle between Lee-Davis and Hanover was for second place, a week’s worth of bragging rights, and positioning for post-season. Hanover would claim that honor with a 2-0 win over the Confederates. Hanover was in search of a new winning streak, their eight-game run snapped Friday at Patrick Henry, 2-0. Lee-Davis came to Hanover sky-high after handing
Kings Dominion doesn’t have a rollercoaster that comes close to the week that was known as Patrick Henry Patriots baseball. It began Thursday as the Patriots welcomed Douglas Freeman to Ashland. The Rebels had only one loss coming into the game, against the Patriots on April 16. A first-place tie with Freeman in the Colonial District was at stake, but the Rebels had other ideas. The pitching combo of Daniel
Romeo, the Shih Tzu “with a bad attitude,” was calm as clumps of matted black-and-white hair fell to the table beneath him. A rescue dog with a history of aggressive behavior, Romeo now has a loving home. He returns to the Hanover Humane Society for occasional “TLC” at the hands of resident groomer, Josetta Liner. “The behavior that he had – this is a 360 from where he used to
The Richmond area’s oldest Court Appointed Special Advocate program turns 25 this year. The CASA concept dates back further. In 1977, a Seattle judge developed the idea of trained volunteers providing independent advocacy for children involved in the domestic court process. The program spread throughout the country since then, arriving in Hanover in 1988 through the efforts of Marilyn Blake, Nina Peace and Dean Lewis, then the County volunteer coordinator,
Remember when Ashland was the North Pole? A pair of local authors hopes many people do. Doug Riddell and Donna Strother Deekens are writing a book about the Miller & Rhoads Santa Trains that ran from the late 1950s through 1971. The working title is “Virginia’s Legendary Santa Trains: How Miller & Rhoads and Other Stores Brought Christmas to Town on a Rail.” Their research is in-progress, and they’re
Crafters Wanted Crafters Wanted for the 22nd Annual Short Pump Ruritan Craft Show Oct. 26 at Short Pump Middle School, 4701 Pouncey Tract Road. For information, call (804) 360-2371. Through May 19 Join the Ashland Library all week long, through May 19 as they celebrate Children’s Book Week, Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. for a special reading. Through Sept. 18 New Highland Baptist Farmer’s Market runs every
A fairy godmother will visit the Ashland Firehouse Theater Mother’s Day weekend, and she’s bringing a fundraiser in the form of a children’s play. “Cinderella: The Fairy Godmother’s Tale” tells the Cinderella story from the Fairy Godmother’s perspective. In order to earn her wings, she must help Cinderella improve her life. Ashland’s own Louise Keeton wrote the script and is playing the role of Cinderella. The 2007 Patrick Henry graduate
The Ashland Main Street Association hosts its Fourth Annual Ashland Chalk Walk Saturday, May 4 in the Plaza in front of the Ashland Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The “chalk event” grew out of the desire to raise awareness of the arts in Ashland through the production and display of art for all ages. The concrete canvas in The Plaza provides a space within the Ashland Cultural Arts
Toni Radler, a long-time Hanover County resident and community activist, today announced
They knew something was up when there was cake at a special
They’ve literally grown up, and together, in front of our eyes. Seven
With only one competitive game left for Capital District softball leader Atlee,
Romeo, the Shih Tzu “with a bad attitude,” was calm as clumps
The Richmond area’s oldest Court Appointed Special Advocate program turns 25 this