Monday is deadline is apply for Small Business Resiliency Grant

Monday, September 14, at 11:59 p.m. is the application deadline for the second round of the Small Business Resiliency Grant program offered by the Hanover County Department of Economic Development. The Program provides a one-time, emergency grant to eligible, for-profit small businesses in Hanover County to assist with unplanned costs incurred as a direct result of business interruptions and mandated business closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). There are a limited amount of funds available for the Program; therefore, eligible businesses will be selected, at random, until the total amount of funds are distributed.

Sheriff receives award from Virginia American Legion

Sheriff David R. Hines was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year from the American Legion Department of Virginia on Wednesday. He was nominated by Beaverdam Post 90. Bill Feasenmyer, Commander of the American Legion Department of Virginia, said that Sheriff Hines was a unanimous selection. Sheriff Hines credited the community, the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office and the Board of Supervisors for the recognition. “We have something special here,” Hines said. “It’s not about me.”

Early voting opens on Friday, September 18

Absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election can be cast in person at the Early Voting Center of the Hanover County Office of Voter Registration and Elections beginning on Friday, September 18. In addition to the regular business hours during the week (8:30-5), the Office will be open for in-person voting on Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Tuesday, October 13. You may go online to www.vote.virginia.gov and click Registration; request an application by calling or email the Hanover Office of Voter Registration and Elections; or visiting the office.