Goochland News

Goochlanders will have a chance to see a full-length production of the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" this year.

Goochland has taken the lead in fiscal accountability by being one of the first localities in the nation to offer an online check register.

In roughly the time it takes you to read this article, according to statistics offered by the National High School Center, a Washington, DC-based research group, 15 American high school students will have called it quits.

Welcome to the Richmond EMS Examiner's list of upcoming special lectures and CE classes in and around Richmond! This is the only website you will need to find the special CE classes in the ODEMSA and PEMS councils.

Fresh, locally harvested meat and produce will be available year-round thanks to the forward-thinking folks at the Center for Rural Culture in Goochland.

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Ida drove Goochland's traditional Courthouse Green Veterans Day Observance inside last Wednesday.

Ryan Lewis, Valerie Burgess, Jessica Campbell, Anika Roth, Nick Lauterbach, Josh Carter and Maddy Small; Sarah Daughdrill, Stephanie Sexton, Axelle Eichner, Zoe Jones, Sarah Perdue, Amanda Lopez and Amanda Lyons; Terrill Bowles, Emily Lindblad, Haleigh King, Skyler Roth, Katie Wilson and Tesla Rodriguez; and Alicia Phillips.

At last week's Board of Supervisors meeting, County Administrator Rebecca Dickson said the county is projecting a revenue shortfall of about $2.5 million in the 2010 budget.

Goochland County Public Schools is looking to eliminate nearly $3 million from next year's budget.

The Republican Party won big last week in Virginia. In Goochland, they won even bigger, with all four GOP candidates winning every county precinct.

Swine-flu cases appear to be declining in central Virginia, though the supply of H1N1 vaccine still is lagging behind desired levels.

Richmond, VA A state trooper is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after a four vehicle accident overnight that shut down I-64 east near Oilville for hours.

In the wake of much controversy, Nutri-Blend's permit application to apply biosolids on 1,555 acres in Goochland was approved by the State Water Control Board on Oct.

"I learn something new everyday," said new County Engineer Gary A. DuVal in an interview in his office last week.

American Legion Post 215 will sponsor a ceremony honoring America's veterans Wednesday November 11 from 11 a.m.to 12 noon on the Goochland Courthouse Green at Goochland Courthouse, 2938 River Road.

County health officials in Goochland have been answering phone calls about Swine Flu non stop for days.

Tuesday. By appointment only. Call 804-365-4313 for more. Goochland - During school hours.

We're coming home. That's how many localities are looking to provide programs for at-risk youth and their families at a reasonable cost as participation continues to increase.

Five corrections officers are facing charges after a disturbing crime involving a dog.

A group of local business people who have been meeting informally for months last week formalized their mission to promote tourism-related business in Goochland.