Podcasts about hanover county

The Department of Homeland Security is identifying 20 counties and 13 cities in Virginia they call “sanctuary jurisdictions.” Michael Pope explains. Several localities, including Martinsville, Hanover County and Tazewell County have publicly questioned why they were included on the list, arguing they cooperate with federal enforcement whenever requested.

So-called “skill games” have been popping up around Virginia since their temporary legalization in 2020. Efforts to restrict such games followed. However, one Virginia Senator successfully convinced a Hanover County judge that newer games skirt that law. Brad Kutner has more. 

Plus: possible solutions for reducing the number of youth incarcerated at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center; How pay for Hanover County's boards and commissions compares to neighboring localities; and other stories.    In the podcast: The latest update from VPM News' “Idleness and boredom” series; VMI appoints an interim president. 

Abandoned, crumbling, downtown buildings have become something of a stereotype for the struggles of communities. When storms hit, many of us brace, wondering if the power will remain on. Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center, Virginia's last youth prison, is under scrutiny for its understaffing and dangerous conditions. The Democratic primary for attorney general might end up being an expensive fight between two big-money rivals. Last week, Hanover County supervisors reviewed a study to determine how well the county pays its boards and commissions in comparison to neighboring localities.

Early voting in Virginia's 2025 primary kicks off on May 2. In other news: Hanover County honors its local integration history, some Virginians have automatic state+federal tax extensions — and more Central Virginia news.    VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign ends on April 18. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more.    In the podcast: Both the state and federal tax deadlines are May 1 — for some Virginia localities. 

Congratulations! You are seeing the first version of Thursday's VPM Daily Newscast. Podcast production ended on Wednesday before the veto session in Richmond did; we'll be updating this episode with the latest General Assembly news as soon as we can. —Managing Editor Dawnthea M. Price Lisco    In other news: Multiple Red Onion State Prison inmates are suing the Virginia Department of Corrections, an advocate has lodged complaints about the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center with the state, Hanover County broke ground on two elementary school construction projects last week — and more Central Virginia news. 

A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily ordered the reinstatement of grants for teacher preparation programs. A long-standing program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is one of them.  In other news: Remembering a longtime Virginia judge who recently died; Hanover County to weigh expansion of Ashcake Road Landfill; Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed 180 bills — and more Central Virginia news.  P.S.: Here's a direct link to the Rivanna e-waste collection day registration.  

Plus: Hadad's Lake up for auction; prescribed burns at the Washington and Jefferson National Forests; and other stories

The General Assembly session is gearing up for Budget Sunday (this Sunday), and several bills will not make the cut for crossover next Tuesday. In other news: Rockingham County bans two books, Hanover County proposes its budget draft for FY26 — and more Central Virginia news.    Did you know VPM News is producing weekly short videos about how the General Assembly works?  Virginia's possible constitutional amendments  What is the General Assembly?  Budget amendments and legislation: What's the difference?   

The commonwealth's electors met Tuesday to cast their votes for president. In other news: Hanover County is considering its options for the former Henry Clay ES site, Richmond is looking at multiple land sales – and more Central Virginia news.

Hanover County and All Points Broadband kicked off the next phase of Connect Hanover last week; President-elect Donald Trump's border czar is a Fredericksburg-area businessowner; and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live after a monthslong technical delay.    Today's top audio stories include the Virginia connections of President-elect Donald Trump's border czar, Congressman-elect Eugene Vindman's views on relocating federal workers and some important FAFSA news. (Hint: The FAFSA is now live.) 

Leading with Recovery, Journey of Hope Guest Honesty Liller   On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli chats with Honesty Liller. Honesty Liller is a woman in recovery from a substance use disorder since May 27, 2007, and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in VA. Honesty is the best-selling author of “Scattered Pink”and is the Chief Executive Officer of The McShin Foundation, a non-profit accredited peer-to-peer Recovery Community Organization (RCO), that serves individuals and families with substance use disorders. Recently, Honesty received a certification as a SHE RECOVERS Professional and is the recipient of the Vernon Johnson Award given by Faces and Voices of Recovery in 2015. Honesty has been featured on “Face The Nation”, FOX News, CNN, and PBS discussing addiction & recovery in America. In 2019 she was honored with the Jean C. Harris Community Service Board Award from Hanover County. WRIC – Channel 8 News had a feature about Honesty for the “Richmond's Remarkable Women” special in 2020. She has been a field reviewer for SAMHSA, Faces & Voices of Recovery, and CAPRSS. She is a board member of Hanover CARES. McShin has opened their first women and children recovery residence and secured a $2 million grant under Honesty's leadership. To spend time with her husband, two children, and her two dogs is a gift that keeps giving! Find out more about Honesty, go to one of these: https://mcshin.org https://www.facebook.com/honestyliller https://www.instagram.com/diaryofawomaninrecovery/ Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Make Mental Health Matter show is dropping? Sign up for the Make Mental Health Matter newsletter for special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Need more resources? www.makementalhealthmatter.org  https://linktr.ee/makementalhealthmatter

Plus: a new emergency mental health care unit opens in Winchester; Another election-related lawsuit comes forward; Hanover County's newest recreation center has its grand opening.    Today's top audio stories include pieces about a new emergency mental health care unit at the Winchester Medical Center and a celebration of Hanover County's newest recreational center. 

Plus: An update on the ACLU of Virginia's lawsuit in Hanover County regarding a transgender student-athlete's eligibility to play middle school girls tennis, an AI chatbot based on [*checks notes*] U.S. Rep. Don Beyer — and more Central Virginia news.

Spectators at Henrico County Public Schools-sponsored sporting events, such as football games, are now allowed to bring only clear or small handbags. Earlier this month, the school division announced that backpacks and large bags would no longer be allowed at athletic events. A clear bag policy is being phased in this season. Henrico is the latest school district to adopt stricter safety guidelines for spectators at after-school events. In August, Hanover County introduced a clear bag policy for sports events, and Richmond City banned all bags except for clear plastic bags used for childcare items. Click here to continue reading...Article LinkSupport the show

Also: Former Del. Jay Jones has filed paperwork signaling a 2025 campaign for attorney general, Albemarle County's activated new speed cameras in several school zones and more news from across Central Virginia.

A 72-year-old man from Hanover County died just after midnight Saturday in a two-vehicle crash on Mechanicsville Turnpike, according to Henrico Police. The crash occurred at around 12:06 a.m. near Springdale Road. A preliminary investigation indicated that Billy Chestnut was driving a moped that became disabled while it was traveling north on Mechanicsville Turnpike. A sedan, also traveling north, approached the moped from behind and changed lanes in an attempt to avoid another slow-moving vehicle but instead struck the moped and Chestnut, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors related to...Article LinkSupport the Show.

*Scary clips you didn't hear from the DNC *Buc-ees is good and bad. Coming to Virginia. *Senator Mark Warner still bragging about his tuna melt? *New poll showing Trump close in Virginia? Kaine hurting? *Trump will weaponize the FBI? *Real cost of executive regulations. *Hanover County "forced" to have men play on women's tennis team? *Kroger's new price policy has US Senator upset? And more.

Also: Charlottesville mulls over ranked choice voting and other Central Virginia news.

Charlottesville could become the next Virginia city to use ranked choice voting in its local elections… It's likely there will only be one debate between Virginia's candidates for U.S. Senate… A federal judge finds that Hanover County's school transgender policies, following the governor's guidelines, violate the rights of a would-be student athlete….

A company previously involved in the Diamond District project has filed a 40 million dollar lawsuit against its former partners in Richmond Circuit Court; Richmond officials say the East End Festival will return this fall for its sixth celebration of music and arts; Hanover County's School Board has appointed an interim superintendent following Michael Gill's resignation; Virginia's Reproductive rights advocates are throwing their support behind Kamala Harris' presidential campaign; and other local news stories.

Also: Richmond City Council unanimously voted Monday/yesterday to transfer land to The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood.

A man broke into a Doswell convenience store, stole cash and cigarettes and left behind a cache of stolen items in his vehicle, and Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's help to find him. The incident happened May 21 at the Doswell County Mart in the 16000 block of Washington Highway in Hanover County. The victim said that the suspect broke into his business overnight. Security video captured the incident, in which a light-skinned black or Hispanic male exited an older model red Ford F-150 holding what appeared to be a tire iron or crowbar. The suspect attempted to...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Also: Over the past week Virginia's representatives in Washington have weighed in on whether President Joe Biden should remain the Democratic the nominee.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be receiving almost $350-thousand dollars thanks to a federal grant, to help construct an expansion; Are you ready to get hooked…on fishing? ; The Ashland Theatre is hosting a  community meeting to discuss the approval of a possible data center split between Hanover County and Ashland.

Hanover County's board of supervisors recently appointed two new members to the local school board; Senator Tim Kaine announced new legislation to increase access to mental health resources for students in public schools; The Orange County School Board voted to disaffiliate from the Virginia School Boards Association; and other local news stories.

HCA Healthcare is attempting to build new facilities in Hanover County for a third time; Virginia legislators are sounding the alarm over the health and safety of people incarcerated at Riverside Regional Jail; A 140-year-old Charlottesville church along Ridge Street will again be a place of worship, after the nonprofit owners sold the building to Point Church for just over one million dollars.

A teenager was shot and killed while attending a party in Hanover County in April, and police need your help finding the suspect. The shooting occurred on April 6 in the 6000 block of McClellan Road, according to the Hanover County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they found the teen suffering from gunshot wounds that had occurred during a party. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect, and they're asking for any video, audio or pictures to be sent to a community portal. If you have any information about...Article LinkSupport the show

Richmond National Battlefield Park plans to conduct a prescribed burn during the week of April 15 on about 40 acres of property in the Cold Harbor area in Hanover County, not far from the Henrico-Hanover line. The burn will help maintain the landscape that existed when opposing armies fought in the area during the summer of 1864. It also will help enhance the park's wildlife habitat, according to National Park Service officials. A prescribed burn is conducted every three to five years at the site. This week's burn will be initiated only if weather conditions are favorable. If wind direction,...Article LinkSupport the show

Voted one of the best antique shops in not only Metro Richmond, but in the state of Virginia, RVA Antiques and Home Decor in Lakeside is a small business that wants to redefine antique and vintage pieces. Owners Dean Lewis and Larry Hardy purchased the antique shop and helped ingrain it into the fabric of the local community, embodying the spirit of inclusivity and warmth while changing the narrative around antique shops around the state. The journey of RVA Antiques is rooted in a shared passion for the timeless appeal of antiques. Hardy, a former principal in Hanover County, and...Article LinkSupport the show

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a handful of bills Thursday — including proposals for a recreational marijuana marketplace; Hanover County recently approved the development of a multi-million-dollar data center near the town of Ashland; Richmond's oldest brewery is selling its headquarters — and isn't saying what comes next just yet.

GRTC narrows search for new permanent transfer hub to two locations; Eight Republican candidates are competing for the nomination to run against Sen. Tim Kaine; Hanover County teacher wins prestigious award; and other stories

A new farmer-owned cooperative aims to restore and revitalize poultry production in Central Virginia, following last year's closure of the Tyson Foods broiler facility in Hanover County. The Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative will produce and sell cage-free eggs to Dutch Country Organics, LLC of Indiana. The new cooperative expects to place hens in members' converted broiler houses in April. Virginia poultry farmers produced nearly 62 million eggs in 2022, and the hope is that the new effort will help them surpass that number in the future. “When we learned last March that poultry farmers in Central Virginia needed our help,...Article LinkSupport the show

Hanover County administrators introduced their budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year; Another mayoral candidate enters the race in Richmond; and other stories

The Battle of Cold Harbor took place May 31st-June 12th, 1864 in Hanover County, VA during the Overland Campaign. It is remembered mostly as an unnecessary battle in which the Union suffered a lopsided loss that earned Ulysses S. Grant the nickname "The Butcher"Subscribe to our YouTube!youtube.com/@bangdangnetworkJoin our Discord!https://discord.gg/kG4yYJYR

Henrico Schools teachers, staff and even supporters from Richmond and Hanover County took to the Henrico School Board's online public forum for its Feb. 22 meeting to express the need for collective bargaining. Nearly 200 comments from HCPS staff urging the school board to support collective bargaining for HCPS teachers filled almost all of the 29 pages of the online forum. And leaders of the Henrico Education Association, the county's labor union for teachers, said that more than 1,000 HCPS staff signed authorization cards in favor of launching contract negotiations. School board members and some members of the Henrico Board...Article LinkSupport the show

Hanover County officials are watching several bills proposed by General Assembly legislators in 2024; A Section of Libbie Avenue in Henrico County is poised for an infrastructure upgradeSportfishing and conservation groups continue to push Virginia to ban menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.

Hanover County's school board received its first look at its potential budget for next fiscal year; The General Assembly is considering legislation that would require courts to reconsider the prison sentences of people serving time for marijuana convictions; Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has been trying to get the United States Postal Service to fix delivery issues that have affected people throughout the state.

This week, Candi and Victoria check out an absolutely inconceivable moment captured on a college campus and how that discourse has impacted Virginia's politics. Plus, good news from Hanover County!

A bipartisan group of 11 Virginia lawmakers sent a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Investigator General to request an investigation into the site-selection process of the new FBI headquarters; The Hanover County school board approved a number of policy revisions, aligning the school system with the Virginia Department of Education's trans Model Policies; The Virginia Board of Education OK'd two new lab schools on Wednesday.

Rural Hanover County just north of Richmond will decide if the citizens, not its Board of Supervisors, will pick its school board members. It's a long running fight that dates back to the Jim Crow-era. Brad Kutner has more. 

On July 17, 1982, in Hanover County, VA, a white woman was raped by a black man who was a total stranger. During the rape, the man beat her and threatened her with a gun, and also mentioned that she was not the only white woman he had had sexual relations with. Based on this statement alone, police immediately suspected 18-year-old Marvin Anderson to be the perpetrator because Marvin lived with his white girlfriend at the time. Despite a complete lack of evidence linking him to this crime, and evidence pointing to another more viable suspect, Marvin was convicted of rape by an all white jury, and sentenced to 210 years in prison.  To learn more and get involved, visit:https://innocenceproject.org/  Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The word 'systems' can trigger a negative response among many agents, but here's the truth: systems are absolutely key for success. Systems appear in every part of our lives and are fundamental to achieving any goal. The resistance to systems can slow progress and limit success.Why do so many people shy away from implementing systems when they are undeniably critical? Usually we avoid the things we don't fully understand or have some misconceptions about. The reluctance to embrace systems could stem from the fear that systems are difficult or keep us from being creative.In this episode Principal Broker/Owner at RVA Realty Mark Wilson joins us to talk about how systems can prepare us for business and help us navigate through struggles. We also talk about why so many people fail to implement systems and why we need to embrace them instead.3 Things You'll LearnSystems when it comes to leads.What do systems have to do with leads? Systems don't need to be complicated.Systems can be basic and still work for us so why do agents think complex is the answer?Understanding how we're wired.How can we understand the way we're wired and how the Lord made us? How can we become excellent at what He called us to do?Guest Bio & Links -Mark Wilson was born and raised in the Mechanicsville area and currently resides in Hanover County. His past occupational experiences have varied from general construction to owning a landscaping company and working as an IT Professional/Manager. These prior work experiences allowed him to understand integral parts that make up a home. He started his career in Real Estate in 2006 just before the big flop and has seen the ups and downs along the way. He became a licensed Broker in 2015 and opened up RVA Realty in the fall of 2015. He is here to meet with you to discuss your home needs and help out any way he can. He knows the Central Virginia area and has lots of experience with veterans and first-time homebuyers. Listings are his favorite thing, helping families upgrade and downsize. He works closely with a team of agents, lenders, and builders to help you find that perfect home. When he is not selling real estate, he enjoys spending time with his wife Crystal, daughter Lexi, and son Lane.Visit https://www.rvarealtyinc.com/ Find Mark on LinkedIn @Mark WilsonSpecial thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

The Chickahominy District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors is resigning; Billionaire Jeff Yass has donated two million dollars to Governor Glenn Youngkin's political action committee; A flood of racist and antisemitic remarks disrupted a Charlottesville City Council meeting that discussed rezoning and unhoused people.

Hanover County's comprehensive plan approved by the Board of Supervisors; RVAGreen 2050 climate action plan update; Richmond bike trips sped up between 2019-2022; and other stories.

About 1,200 acres in Hanover County are being considered for a future data center park; Public records show Governor Glenn Youngkin may have borrowed Altria's corporate jet to attend a fundraiser in New York; Governor Youngkin signed Virginia's budget Thursday on the steps of the state capitol building; and other local news stories.

Shellee and Meghan discuss: - The importance of the college essay - Why are students intimidated by writing their college essay - Seniors need to be independent and feel confident in being vulnerable in their essays About Meghan: Meghan Waldron Sheriff is a secondary school educator and teacher leader in Hanover County, VA. She has taught English and Journalism in the public and private sectors since 2000. Sheriff is a graduate of Radford University where she earned degrees in English and Spanish. In 2004, she graduated from Trinity University with a Masters in the Art of Teaching. Sheriff received her administration and supervision certification from James Madison University in 2022, and she is set to graduate with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2024 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Connect with Meghan: Website: https://www.smartsolutionsva.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rvawrites/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

Someone finally wrote about the bamboo die-off that's happening all over town (and that I can't stop talking about)!

The Hanover County School Board will consider eliminating its Community Equity Advisory Board during a Tuesday meeting; One of the companies hoping to bring a casino to Richmond discussed delays in filing reports with the US Securities and Exchange Commission late last week; Lidl, a discount grocery chain, will close its short pump location due to a lack of revenue. 

Denver Riggleman—a one term Republican congressperson from Charlottesville – is working with Hunter Biden's lawyers; A group of Hanover County residents wants to change how members of its school board are selected; The Supreme Court of Virginia ordered that a man be released from custody on Tuesday.