news http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/index/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:42:51 -0600 Yashna Nainani repeats as Spelling Bee champion http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/yashna_nainani_repeats_as_spelling_bee_champion/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:03:57 +0000 Chickahominy Middle School seventh-grader to represent county in regional event Sheriff’s Office: Wynbrook Lane deaths were murder-suicide http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/40-year-old_man_and_two_3-year-old_females_found_dead_in_mechanicsvill/ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:59:05 +0000 Lacerations to neck area and carbon monoxide fumes attributed to 3 fatalities ‘Google Analytics’ class to be held Feb. 15 http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/google_analytics_class_to_be_held_feb._15/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:57:44 +0000 Hanover County Department of Economic Development event to address detailed statistics about website visitors Washington-Henry to present Heart Hop on March 3 http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/washington-henry_to_present_heart_hop_on_march_3/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:59:28 +0000 Funds raised will go into school's classrooms next year Garden expert Rebecca Kolls leads roster of pros at Greater Richmond Home Show featuring the Maymont http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/garden_expert_rebecca_kolls_leads_roster_of_pros_at_greater_richmond_home_s/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:57:13 +0000 Event to be held Thursday through Sunday at Greater Richmond Convention Center Brunswick Stew Sale to benefit woman battling cancer http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/brunswick_stew_sale_to_benefit_woman_battling_cancer/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:55:27 +0000 Fundraiser to be held Saturday at Old Black Creek Fire Department. Patrick Henry junior wins contest that targets underage drinking http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/patrick_henry_junior_wins_contest_that_targets_underage_drinking/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:14:59 +0000 Schyler Neale's entry captures FOX Richmond 2011-2012 Lights, Camera, Take Action-Stop Underage Drinking NOW Sheriff: Community stands together http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/sheriff_community_stands_together/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:49 +0000 In the wake of recent tragedies, Hanover County's top law enforcement officer talks about caring, compassionate individuals “Hanover’s Future” to be discussd at HABCC breakfast meeting http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/hanovers_future_to_be_discussd_at_habcc_breakfast_meeting/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:39:24 +0000 Edwin Gaskin, director of Hanover Economic Development, will address "Hanover's Future" at a breakfast meeting Feb. 7 of the HABCC. Soccer Blast announced for King William schools Friday, Feb. 3 http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/soccer_blast_announced_for_king_william_schools_friday_feb._3/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:27:36 +0000 The King William High School Athletic Boosters, Band Fan Club and Parents Advisory Committee are teaming together to present a fun night Shooting victim’s parents talk about loss and grief http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/shooting_victims_parents_talk_about_loss_and_grief/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:54:04 +0000 Dealing with the death of a child is perhaps the most difficult thing that a grieving parent can possibly deal with in a lifetime School Board: more budget work needed http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/school_board_more_budget_work_needed/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:52:17 +0000 Adopting Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson’s first budget proposal for Hanover County Public Schools had been planned for the Hanover County School Board agenda last week, but the superintendent has decided more work is needed on the numbers The Goddard School offers week of bullying prevention programs http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/the_goddard_school_offers_week_of_bullying_prevention_programs/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:50:28 +0000 The Goddard School of Mechanicsville is hosting a five-day bullying prevention program beginning Feb. 6. Christmas Mother all smiles from experience http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/christmas_mother_all_smiles_from_experience/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:04 +0000 Anne Geddy Cross smiles a lot, and her smile gets bigger and her eyes get a special twinkle when she talks about her recent experience as the 2011 Hanover Christmas Mother 2nd half real estate taxes due date may change http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/2nd_half_real_estate_taxes_due_date_may_change/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:47:10 +0000 The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has instructed the Finance Committee to examine the effect of moving the due date for second half real estate taxes from Oct. 5 to Dec. 5 Pros and cons of social media aired http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/pros_and_cons_of_social_media_aired/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:43:43 +0000 He goes by the name of Rush, but he doesn’t have a radio talk show Beaverdam homicide victim identified http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/hanover_county_sheriffs_office_investigates_homicide_in_beaverdam/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:28:19 +0000 Hanover County man found in victim’s vehicle in custody in Florida Celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting with the new Savannah Smiles Cookie http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/celebrate_100_years_of_girl_scouting_with_the_new_savannah_smiles_cook/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:42:47 +0000 Sale will run through April 1 Dunkin’ Donuts opened Mechanicsville location http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/dunkin_donuts_opened_mechanicsville_location/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:39:55 +0000 Grand opening includes free medium hot coffee (one per day) ‘Starting a Business 101’ class to be held Wednesday http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/starting_a_business_101_class_to_be_held_wednesday/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:53:43 +0000 Participants will learn how to develop feasibility plan to determine potential for venture success