Hanover and partners proceed with plans to provide broadband coverage throughout the County

Last year Hanover County announced its “Connect Hanover” Broadband Initiative to provide high-speed internet services to virtually all unserved or underserved homes and businesses. On March 9, Information Technology Director Kevin Nelson updated the Board of Supervisors on the initiative, which is now only four months away from the start of construction. About 6200 addresses will receive the internet service from All Points Broadband within three years of July 1, which is when grant funds become available to the County. If you are unserved or underserved and have not been counted, the place to register is https://fiber.allpointsbroadband.com. For the full story read here.

Hanover seeks nominations for its "Spirit of Volunteerism" awards; deadline is Friday, March 18

Did you know that Hanover County has a program that recognizes outstanding volunteers, of all ages? It’s called “Spirit of Volunteerism” and it honors volunteers from all walks of life. Award categories are “Spirit of Youth”, “Spirit of Youth-Team”, “Spirit of Dedication” (for volunteers 60 and older); “Spirit of Family”; “Spirit of Team”; “Spirit of One”; “Spirit of Inspiration” (for those who have volunteered 20 years or more within a specific organization); and “Commitment to Community” for a business that exemplifies strong community values. The deadline to receive nominations is Friday, March 18, at 5 p.m. Nomination forms are available online at www.hanovervolunteers.org. You can also call the Department of Community Resources at (904) 365-4300 to get a form.

New exhibit at Hanover Museum focuses on the leaders and legacy of women

The newest exhibit at the Hanover Museum of History and Culture is Leaders & Legacy: Women of Hanover. Through stories, artifacts, and programs, the exhibit highlights women of historical and modern day significance in Hanover County. The exhibit begins with the County’s history and flows through to present day. The museum is located at 7496 County Complex Road and is open to the public Wednesday – Friday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Leaders & Legacy: Women of Hanover exhibit is scheduled to be open through late 2022.