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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


Tourism Initiatives in Hanover County Awarded VTC Grants

Green Top Sporting Goods and Center of the Universe Brewing Company were recently named as grant recipients by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). Green Top Sporting Goods has been awarded $27,000 in combined grant and sponsorship funds to help promote and offset production costs for the 2024 Green Top Outdoor Expo occurring on October 5 and 6, 2024.  This free family-friendly event… View Article


Produce Stands, Farms & Open-Air Markets are Stocked with Seasonal Offerings in Hanover County

Farmers’ markets are a critical ingredient to Virginia’s agriculture economy connecting rural to urban, enhancing local food systems, and supporting healthy communities.  In addition to providing locally grown fruits and vegetables, nutritious protein options, and other locally produced food items, markets showcase the sights, sounds, and uniqueness of a locality and foster a sense of community among their customers. With more than… View Article