Train Day is rolling into Ashland for the 12th year. This railroad-themed community celebration takes place the first Saturday of November each year. In 2002, Train Day began as a celebration and recognition of the town’s railroad history at the Ashland Library. “It began as a little Saturday morning children’s program,” said Bill Gatewood, chairman of Ashland Train Day. “Then, the library… View Article
Ashland is fondly known as the Center of the Universe, but now the town is becoming the center of the political spotlight in Virginia’s 7th District congressional race. Ashland’s Randolph-Macon College (R-MC) Professors David Brat and Jack Trammell will face each other in the congressional election in November. This historical race has garnered national and international attention. Brat, an R-MC economics/business professor,… View Article
In its continuing effort to provide outstanding service to its citizens, Hanover County launched a mobile-friendly version of its geographic information system (GIS) website that allows easier access to the County’s mapping, tax parcel, zoning, and government services data. The County launched the redesign of its main website in March with mobile capabilities. This redesign sparked the mobile redesign of the GIS… View Article
What does the Virginia Historical Society, Department of Homeland Security, John Deere, and American Eagle Outfitters have in common? They all use parts fabricated by Specialty’s Our Name (SON), a family-owned and -operated sheet metal fabricator and machine shop located in Hanover County. The company opened their doors to the public to celebrate Manufacturing Day (MFG Day). MFG Day is an annual… View Article
Kings Dominion is adding a splash with a major expansion to its 20-acre water park, WaterWorks. The newly expanded water park will open to the public in the spring of 2015. The popular theme park located in Hanover County is now celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Named Paradise Plunge, the new 65-foot-tall water slide complex will have guests will enter one… View Article
While the 2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup drew entries from across the Commonwealth, Hanover’s Center of the Universe Brewery (COTU) took home the bronze medal in the pale ale category for Ray Ray’s Pale Ale. Ray Ray’s is the namesake beer of COTU’s founders, Chris Ray and Phil Ray. The beer holds a fond place in the brothers’ hearts. “Ray Ray’s is… View Article
