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Hanover Recognizes Legacy Businesses & 2024 Marc Weiss Award Recipient at Business Appreciation Event

The 2024 Hanover County Business Appreciation event, hosted by the Hanover County Department of Economic Development with assistance from the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, was held on September 18, 2024, at James River Cellars Winery.  This year’s event, sponsored by Wegmans with additional supporting sponsorships from Bon Secours, Creative, Timmons Group, Luck Stone Companies and Rappahannock Electric, continued recognition of Hanover County Legacy… View Article


Fun-Filled Fall in Hanover County, VA

Fall Fun in Hanover County

Between pumpkin picking, hayrides and visiting corn mazes, there are plenty of ways for you and your family to stay busy this autumn in Hanover County. These activities for adults and kids alike make the most of autumn and all that comes with it—the crisp air, autumn atmosphere, and fall foods, for starters. For the chill and thrill seekers, Ashland Berry Farm,… View Article


Hiring in Hanover, VA App Awarded 2024 VACo Achievement Award

The Hiring in Hanover, VA App has received a VACo Achievement Award, which is a competitive program open to local government members of the association.  Today, the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) announced the 45 state-wide recipients of the 2024 Achievement Awards which recognize excellence in local government programs.  This year, VACo received a record 145 submissions.  Winning entries focused on addressing… View Article


Randolph-Macon College Engineering Program Granted ABET Accreditation

Randolph-Macon College, a nationally recognized residential college of 1620 students located in Ashland, Virginia, has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET for its Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering.  ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.  ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready… View Article


Kings Dominion to Launch New Coaster in 2025

Kings Dominion, central Virginia’s beloved amusement park located in Hanover County, has announced the arrival of Rapterra as part of the park’s 50th anniversary season in 2025. Standing at 145 feet tall and stretching 3,086 feet long, this incredible new attraction is the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster, and promises an unforgettable experience filled with heights, speed and exhilarating maneuvers… View Article


Summer Happenings in Hanover County, VA

Updated: July 15, 2024 Hanover County is steaming with mid-summer fun!  Check out these upcoming events! Hanover County Parks & Recreation For a listing of other events, camps, classes and more, visit Hanover County Parks & Recreation’s catalog of offerings. Kings Dominion and Soak City In addition to everyday fun at Kings Dominion and Soak City, check the park’s events page for… View Article