If you are having trouble finding a career path or have thought of reinventing yourself at some point in your life, you could do worse than seek advice from Mickie James. She has gone from being an 18-year-old Patrick Henry High School graduate working in a bar to becoming a six-time WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) champion. And she is now in the process of launching a new career as a Country & Western singer. Along the way, James found time to obtain two online college degrees and indulge in her passion for horse training at her home in Aylett. Oh, did we mention that she just turned 31? James appeared last week at St. Joseph Villa's Lewis Children's...
AARP will conduct a two-day Driver Safety Course at Ashland's Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church Oct. 12 and 13, from 1-5 p.m. The course is especially targeted to meet the needs of drivers age 50 and over. The course is an excellent refresher to bring all drivers...
If you are having trouble finding a career path or have thought of reinventing yourself at some point in your life, you could do worse than seek advice from Mickie James. She has gone from being an 18-year-old Patrick Henry High School graduate working in a bar to becoming...
Hanover County offers a Prescription Drug Discount Card, which reduces the high price of prescription drugs. The cards are free and are available at the Hanover County Departments of Community Resources, Community Services and Social Services and at all Hanover branches of...
Hanover County Public Schools encourages community members to join other adults as they prepare to earn their GED, learn English as a second language, or improve literacy skills. The Georgetown School, located at 10,000 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville, is accepting registrations...
County residents with computers at home can now help Hanover Fire and EMS just by searching the Internet. Fire/EMS has recently enrolled in the online fund-raising program, GoodSearch.com. Please consider downloading and using the Yahoo! powered search engine at
Three Hanover County residents approached the Board of Supervisors last week to express their concerns about the Community Services Board. One woman spoke at Citizens' Time during the afternoon portion of the Board's Aug. 25 meeting, and two more spoke during the evening portion...
Cool Spring Baptist Church and the Hanover Planning staff disagreed civilly over an issue in the church's application to amend its Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The church on Atlee Station Road seeks a CUP amendment in order to relocate required fencing on the property....
There were many things to do at the recent National Scout Jamboree in Caroline County but only so much you could do in a day. The first thing we did was wake up and cook ourselves breakfasts that varied from bacon and eggs to French toast and sausage. Next thing was to clean...
The fourth annual Patrick Henry Half Marathon last Saturday brought the running community together for one of the most unique races in the area. With the blast of a cannon, more than 1,300 runners were sent off on a 13.1-mile trek through the country roads in Ashland, along...
September 2 Girl's Volleyball Patrick Henry at Henrico, 7 p.m. Boy's Volleyball Henrico at Patrick Henry, 6 p.m. Golf J.R. Tucker and Patrick Henry at Hanover Country Club,...
The Patrick Henry football team will have a new look this season. No, they don't have new uniforms, and the helmets look the same. However, for the first time in 28 years, the Patriots have a new coach. Ray Long Jr., who is considered a high school football coaching legend in Virginia, retired at...
Registration for the 10th Annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for Henry Clay Elementary School is now underway. The tournament will be Sept. 30 at the Hollows Golf Club. Teams of four players can register by Sept. 1 for $350. After Sept. 1, the registration fee is $375. Various...
The eighth annual Maymont X-Country Festival is set for Sept. 24-25 at Maymont Park. Friday evening kicks off with the Elementary School 1-miler at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Open 5k at 6 p.m. Saturday begins with the James River Loop 8 Miler at 7 a.m. Then, the weekend concludes...
There were many things to do at the recent National Scout Jamboree in Caroline County but only so much you could do in a day. 
The fourth annual Patrick Henry Half Marathon last Saturday brought the running community together for one of the most unique races in the area.
The Patrick Henry football team will have a new look this season. No, they don't have new uniforms, and the helmets look the same. However, for the first time in 28 years, the Patriots have a new coach.
