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Vol. 39, No. 11 | Richmond Suburban News | November 16, 2022
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School board approves new courses for 2023-2024
Record numbers of Hanover votes dominate Election Day By Christina Amano Dolan Editor A record number of Hanover County residents cast their votes in the 2022 General Election last week, including an upsurge in early voter participation this year. With Republican candidates Rob Wittman and Bob Good clinching victories in the 1st and 5th congressional districts, respectively, a majority of Hanover residents helped secure
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the two incumbent representatives’ seats in Congress. Virginia’s 1st congressional district stretches from the Middle Peninsula into the Fredericksburg area and encompasses 20 communities to include portions of Hanover County. Wittman, who has served since 2007, was reelected to serve Virginia’s 1st congressional district after winning around 56.35% see ELECTION, pg. 12
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Pete Lanzo casts his vote in the Nov. 8 midterm election at the Atlee Branch Library.
The Hanover County School Board voted unanimously to approve four new electives for the 2023-2024 school year during last week’s regularly scheduled meeting, including the introduction of two agriculture courses that came to fruition by popular demand. The four new electives for the upcoming school year are Livestock Production Management, Introduction to see SCHOOL, pg. 8
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Dr. Bom Harris, livestock veterinarian in Hanover County and 29 other localities, discusses the necessity of additional agriculture courses during the Nov. 8 school board meeting’s public comment period.
County honors Veterans Day with local heroes
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Over 100 people crowded the County Administration Building to honor the nation’s veterans at the Hanover County Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11.
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The County Administration Building was overflowing with visitors Friday to honor the nation’s veterans at the Hanover County Veterans Day ceremony. The Nov. 11 ceremony was to be held at Hanover Wayside Park but was relocated due
to inclement weather forecasts. Despite the lastminute change and a series of tornado warnings, the afternoon attracted over 100 attendees to participate in the moving celebration and recognition of those who have served and continue to serve in the nation’s military. Following an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and a powerful performance of the
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