news http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/index/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:08:01 -0500 Cute, shy and touting tomatoes http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/cute_shy_and_touting_tomatoes/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:14:31 -0500 Will saying the Hanover tomato is a favorite food influence the judges in the Tiny/Little Miss Tomato Festival Pageant? That answer won’t be revealed until July 11, when the 31st Annual Hanover County Tomato Festival fills Pole Green Park HABCC welcomes new director http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/habcc_welcomes_new_director/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:09:59 -0500 With almost 20 years of communication and media relations experience, Jennifer Y. Scott has assumed the position of executive director of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce MRMC nurses prove they’re best http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/mrmc_nurses_prove_theyre_best/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:40 -0500 For the fourth year, the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) has recognized Bon Secours Richmond, which includes Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, in its Top Companies for Executive Women awards program Wal-Mart loses its ‘Candyman’ in fatal crash http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/wal-mart_loses_its_candyman_in_fatal_crash/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:55:21 -0500 Wreck victims being remembered by community. Peace provides updates on I-295 projects http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/peace_provides_updates_on_i-295_projects/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:52:43 -0500 Local delegate shares information about status of road work along Interstate 295 in Hanover and Henrico counties. New library has something for all ages http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/new_library_has_something_for_all_ages/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:49:45 -0500 From 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Lucinda Cooper keeps the attention of children starting as young as 6 months old at the recently opened branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library system. New community theater formed http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/new_community_theater_formed/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:21:40 -0500 New community theater forms in Mechanicsville. Victims in double fatality identified http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/victims_in_double_fatality_identified/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:48:06 -0500 Crash victims identified as Shady Grove Road couple. Crash victims’ IDs to be released this afternoon http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/crash_victims_ids_to_be_released_this_afternoon/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:31:57 -0500 Victims of a fiery two-vehicle crash will be identified later today. Fireworks laws must be observed http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/fireworks_laws_must_be_observed/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:45:21 -0500 Hanover County Fire-EMS Department explains laws pertaining to fireworks and their use. Peace to address HR 61 http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/peace_to_address_hr_61/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:39:02 -0500 Local delegate to address Richmond Patriots on July 9. Virginia continues processing tax returns, issuing refunds http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/virginia_continues_processing_tax_returns_issuing_refunds/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:15:26 -0500 The Virginia Department of Taxation has issued abot 100 percent of state income tax refunds. Two killed in fiery crash http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/Two_killed_in_fiery_crash/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:49:59 -0500 Medical examiner's office delays releasing names of crash victims. Community heart of festival http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/community_heart_of_festival/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:00:39 -0500 Despite years of success and growth, the people at the core of the Hanover Tomato Festival remain humble Bolling: ‘a lot of things to be done’ http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/bolling_a_lot_of_things_to_be_done/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:59:45 -0500 “I’ve enjoyed being lieutenant governor through the last four years. I’ve worked hard to get things done in Richmond. I’ve worked with Republicans and Democrats to get things done in Richmond." Ashland’s streets will fill with patriotic pride on 4th http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/ashlands_streets_will_fill_with_patriotic_pride_on_4th/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:57:17 -0500 The Town of Ashland will bring out the red, white and blue for its annual July 4th Parade and lawn party It’s a major loss times 2 with deputies’ departures http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/its_a_major_loss_times_2_with_deputies_departures/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:48:13 -0500 Admitting that “it’s a happy and sad time anytime you lose members from your organization,” the sheriff of Hanover County got somewhat of a one-two punch when two high-ranking officers decided to retire Kaine: Virginia receives No. 1 pro-business ranking http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/kaine_virginia_receives_no._1_pro-business_ranking/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:10:33 -0500 Top U.S. corporate site relocation expert cites Commonwealth as a nationwide model. Bear spotted on campus of Randolph-Macon College http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/bear_spotted_on_campus_of_randolph-macon_college/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:49:09 -0500 Students, faculty and staff at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland were advised earlier today of a "medium-sized black bear" being seen near the campus. Presence of troopers increasing on interstates http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/presence_of_troopers_increasing_on_interstates/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:19:52 -0500 Troopers with the Virginia State Police will increase their presence on Interstates 295, 85 and 77 on Sunday and Monday. For the first time, the Pocahontas 895 Toll Road will be included.