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Journalist Steve Moore to discuss “Economic Challenges for Millennials”

Journalist Steve Moore to discuss “Economic Challenges for Millennials”

 

Randolph-Macon College will host journalist Steve Moore, who will present “Economic Challenges for Millennials” on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts

Moore is the author of Return to Prosperity: How America Can Regain Its Economic Superpower Status.  He is the senior economics writer for the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and is also a member of its editorial board. Moore splits his time between Washington and New York, focusing on economic issues, including budget, tax and monetary policy.

Randolph-Macon College to Host Talk on China

Randolph-Macon College to Host Talk on China

On Monday, April 30, 2012, Randolph-Macon College will host “China’s Search for a Lasting System of Values: Will Christianity emerge as a Moral Foundation for Capitalism in China?” at 7:00 p.m. in Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC’s Center for the Performing Arts. Award-winning print and broadcast journalist and author David Aikman will present this lecture which is free and open to the public. His visit is sponsored by the BB&T Moral Foundations of Capitalism Program.

Aikman will discuss the dilemma that China’s leaders are facing to find an ethical center for its civilization and its impact on economics, business and the social fabric of their society. He will also explore the potential impact that Christianity could have on the country’s communist party. Aikman is a specialist on Russia, China, East Asia, the Middle East, and religious freedom issues worldwide.

Five Represent Hanover in State Legislature

Hanover County has five representatives in the Virginia General Assembly, whose 2012 session began today.

There are now three State Senators that represent portions of Hanover County, which is divided into 36 active voting precincts.

Ryan T. McDougle of Mechanicsville represents voters in 26 of the 36 voting precincts and the remainder of the 4th Senatorial District in the 40-member State Senate. McDougle can be reached at (804) 698-7504 during the session; his District Office number is (804) 730-1026. The e-mail address is district04@senate.virginia.gov

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Hanover announces new polling places

Ashland District:

105 – The Berkley Precinct is located on the campus of John M. Gandy Elementary School in F building #2 class room facing School Street; parking is in the School Board parking lot.

106 – The Kersey Creek Precinct is located behind Hanover High School just off Rt. 301 and Whippoorwill Rd. at 10004 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, 23116. 

 

Beaverdam District:

209 – The West Hanover Precinct is located in the Hanover Parks & Recreation building next to the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

210 – The Oak Hill Precinct is located at Patrick Henry High School at 12449 West Patrick Henry Rd, Ashland, Va.

Hanover's New Registrar Plan

November election month is only a few months away. As the Election Day approaches, it’s important all Hanover County residence know where to cast their ballots. This is all part of the federally mandated redistricting plan, which is reviewed and revised every 10 years.

After three previous precincts were deleted in the plan, the most recent plan will bring in five new voting locations. Local residence will receive new voter identification cards that will be mailed to all registered voters in the County before the month of November. After receiving this card, it’s important to make sure their personal information is correct, and to seek where their new voting location is.

According to the Mechanicsville Local, three precincts not included are Goddin’s Hill No. 204 at the old Hanover Trades building, Stoney Run No. 207 at Elmont Elementary School and Old Church No.

Town Council Meeting

Town Council Meeting Start: July 19, 2011 7:00 pm End: July 19, 2011 10:00 pm Venue: Ashland Town Hall Address: 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA    

When: Tue Jun 7, 2011 7pm to Tue Jun 7, 2011 10pm 
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Where: Ashland Town Hall – 101 Thomps

Hanover County approves 2012 budget

Hanover County approved its budget for next year at a meeting Wednesday afternoon. 

The $390 million budget will give county employees and teachers a two percent raise for the first time in three years. 

The budget also does away with $10 county decals that are used to haul trash to the county landfill.