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People using social media to help find Taylor Anderson

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 5:30pm

By Melissa Correa - bio | email
Posted by Terry Alexander - email

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – They may not be able to physically go to Japan to find a missing 24-year-old Chesterfield woman, but people in Richmond are using every opportunity to spread the word. 

In fact, one woman is using social media to search for clues about Taylor Anderson who was last seen after the earthquake but before the tsunami.

Online posts concerning Taylor Anderson are on Twitter and Facebook.  People from all over the world are reaching out to folks right here in Richmond with contact information for Japan and government agencies who may be able to help search for Taylor who went missing about 50 miles north of Sendai, ground zero of the quake.

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Redistricting meetings coming up

Submitted by Iva Petrosino, Community Web Producer
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 4:46pm

The County has scheduled three Public Information Sessions to solicit input on the redistricting process.

These Sessions, which will run from 7:00pm-8:30pm, are scheduled for Patrick Henry High School on Tuesday March 29, Atlee High School on Thursday March 31, and Lee Davis High School on Tuesday April 5. The Sessions will be in the Commons Area of the schools.

No formal presentation will be given. Displays and maps will be set up at stations for review in an open format with County staff available to answer questions.

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Check out Bass Pro Shops Easter Events

Submitted by Nathan McCann, Photojournalist
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 3:18pm

Hanover Bass Pro Shops has a wide variety of events going on for children this Easter-time.  There will be crafts, egg hunts and pictures with the Easter Bunny.  The egg hunt for ages 2 to 10 will be April 16, 17, 23, and 24 from 1 PM to 2 PM.  Crafts will be April 16, 17, 23, and 24 from Noon to 3 PM and April 22 6 PM to 8 PM while supplies last.  Easter Bunny Pictures will be April 16, 17, 23, and 24 and weekdays April 18 to 22.  Times are Monday through Friday 6 PM to 8 PM and Saturdays and Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM.  For more information call 1-800-227-7776.

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Visit Bass Pro Shops Kids’ Challenge

Submitted by Nathan McCann, Photojournalist
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 3:11pm

Check out the Hanover Bass Pro Shops Kids’ Challenge on April 9 and 10 from Noon until 3 PM.  Challenges and activities include casting buckets, archery, a life jacket race, a sleeping bag challenge, backpack coloring, and knot tying.  For more information call 1-800-227-7776.

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Ashland Musical Variety Show

Submitted by Richard Caputo, Photojournalist
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 12:33pm

March 24, 2011

Ashland’s Got Talent!  The Ashland Musical Variety Show

March 24, 25 and 26, 2011. Show time is 7:30pm.  Pre-show starts at 7:00pm.

Location: Blackwell Auditorium, on the campus of Randolph-Macon College.

Come see nearly 400 performers sing and dance to a wide variety of music.  Our 2010 Hanover Idol, Aimee Mines-Derricott, and 2010 Hanover Jr.

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A fun-filled event for you and your dog!

Submitted by Matt Neese, Photojournalist
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 9:38am
A fun-filled event for you and your dog!

Grab your furry friend, purple beads and masks and take a stroll over to Taylor Park for your Canine version of a Mardi Gras party. Bring everyone out to celebrate your pet at this FREE event! The day will feature fun, music, and a festive atmosphere.

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Vigil held to honor Taylor Anderson and other Japan victims

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff
Thursday, March 17th, 2011, 5:15pm

By Evrod Cassimy – bio | email 

ASHLAND, VA (WWBT) – Today marks day six in the search for missing Virginian Taylor Anderson. She's one of thousands still missing after the recent pacific disaster in Japan. A vigil was held at Randolph Macon College tonight where she graduated after students learned she had not been found as previously thought.

They aren't giving up hope though. Even though its days since the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan they believe Taylor is still out there somewhere trying to find a way to contact her family here in the states.

Nearly 100 people packed the campus center at Randolph Macon College Wednesday night to take part in a vigil for the lives lost in the pacific disaster. On the minds of everyone was Taylor Anderson, an alumni that still hasn't been found.

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