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    Guncotton Coffee Valentine Dinner to Benefit Hopewell Downtown Partnership
    Friday, January 22, 2021
    Guncotton Coffee Valentine Dinner to Benefit Hopewell Downtown Partnership

    Guncotton Coffee to collaborate with award winning Chef Ernie Labecque and Ashton Creek Vineyards for a Valentines Wine Pre Fixe Dinner benefiting the Hopewell Downtown PartnershipHopewell, VA: February 14, 2021 Guncotton Coffee will be hosting their first Valentines Dinner featuring Chef Ernie Labrecque. Ernie has prepared a 4 course pre fixe menu that will be complemented by a variety of local, Ashton Creek Vineyard wines. Only 40 seats are available for this dinner and as of today, it is 55% filled.

    Pamplin Park named in VAM’s Top 10 En...
    Monday, January 11, 2021
    Pamplin Park named in VAM’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program

    Via Augusta Free Press: Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has been named an Honoree in the Virginia Association of Museums’ Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program. The Park’s “Album Quilt Created by Ladies of Dinwiddie” from 1850 has been selected as a finalist in this annual online conservation contest, for funding to preserve artifacts, for future generations. Read more...

    Legislative Report from Crater Planni...
    Thursday, January 07, 2021
    Legislative Report from Crater Planning District

    You can read the legislative report from Crater Planning District here.

    Elections Results for office of Hopew...
    Wednesday, January 06, 2021
    Elections Results for office of Hopewell City Mayor

    On Tuesday, January 5th, Hopewell City Council elected a new mayor and vice mayor. The results were as follows:Hopewell City Council Reorganization MeetingMayor ElectionCouncilor Pelham nominated Councilor Gore-----------vote failed (3-4, Councilors Randolph, Partin, Denton, and Bennett dissenting)Councilor Randolph nominated Councilor Bennett----vote pass (4-3, Councilors Holloway, Gore, and Pelham dissenting) Councilor Holloway nominated Councilor Pelham-----did not receive a vote, because Councilor

    Hopewell, VA’s complete streets overh...
    Wednesday, January 06, 2021
    Hopewell, VA’s complete streets overhaul shows small towns can be urbanist too

    Via Greater Greater Washington: The successes and setbacks of creating safer streetscapes in big cities dominate our imagination, but many corners of small town America are quietly undergoing a complete streets transformation as well. The compact street grids of smaller cities like Hopewell, Virginia that developed before the advent of the automobile represent low-hanging fruit in the fight for safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities. The City Council passed the Healthy Eating, Active Living

    Brighter Living Assisted Living Remai...
    Tuesday, December 22, 2020
    Brighter Living Assisted Living Remains COVID-Free

    A letter from our Member, Brighter Living in Hopewell: "I feel compelled to write to you about the only Assisted Living facility in Hopewell which has remained Covid-19 free since the beginning of the epidemic, as of our latest test results received Friday December 18, 2020.  I am Janet Basile Beaudet a resident of Brighter Living Assisted Living, going on 9 years.  Marsha Sottung, the administrator, has successfully kept us Covid-19 free from day one.  That is a remarkable achievement considering how many

    Hopewell, Va., to Expand Internet Acc...
    Tuesday, December 01, 2020
    Hopewell, Va., to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Areas

    Thanks to a $3.95 million grant from the state, city officials are hoping to launch a public Wi-Fi project that will expand citywide broadband access, especially in public and affordable housing. Read the full story here: https://www.govtech.com/network/Hopewell-Va-to-Expand-Internet-Access-to-Underserved-Areas.html

    Rolls-Royce settles discrimination al...
    Tuesday, December 01, 2020
    Rolls-Royce settles discrimination allegation at Prince George plant

    PRINCE GEORGE — Rolls-Royce North America has agreed to pay 26 women over allegations of gender-based hiring discrimination at a Prince George County plant while the company denies the charges. The company agreed to pay $135,000 in back wages and interest to women, four of whom were also given job opportunities by Rolls-Royce, who applied for operator positions at the plant and then weren’t hired. Read the full story here.

    The Hopewell Downtown Partnership Rec...
    Monday, November 23, 2020
    The Hopewell Downtown Partnership Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Recovery Marketing Leverage

    The Hopewell Downtown Partnership (HDP) has received $4,648.50 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a local match of the state grants funds. More than $1.9 million in matching grant funds were awarded to 161 local tourism initiatives through this program. This funding cycle, local partners will provide more than $5.6 million

    Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve h...
    Friday, November 20, 2020
    Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve hiring discrimination dispute

    Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve hiring discrimination disputeFemale applicants weren't selected for machine operator jobs at Prince George facility   From Virginia Business: PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 17, 2020BY SYDNEY LAKE Reston-based Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $135,000 in back wages and interest to 26 female applicants who were not selected for machine operator positions at its Prince George County aircraft component manufacturing facility. The payments were the result

    Small Business Saturday from the HPG ...
    Thursday, November 12, 2020
    Small Business Saturday from the HPG Chamber and Hopewell Downtown Partnership

                                                                       MEDIA RELEASE Media Contact: Heather Lyne,                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Director                                                                                          Tuesday, November 10th, 2020heather@hopewelldowntown.com PH: (804)571-1068    The Hopewell Downtown Partnership and Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce Partner for Small Business

    PGCPS Free Meals Program to Continue ...
    Tuesday, November 03, 2020
    PGCPS Free Meals Program to Continue Through End of 2020-2021 School Year Following Extensions

    PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County’s Public Schools’ Free Meals Program will continue through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year following action by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that extended a number of flexibilities to program operators, allowing them to continue serving free meals to children well into next year.  Following new extensions issued in October, PGCPS will be able to serve both breakfast and lunch at all of the district’s schools and to our virtual-remote

    Mr. Scott Girolmo Selected as Prince ...
    Tuesday, November 03, 2020
    Mr. Scott Girolmo Selected as Prince George High School’s New Head Football Coach, Health/PE Teacher

    PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Scott Girolmo as Prince George High School's new health and physical education teacher and head football coach beginning July 1, 2021. Mr. Girolmo joins PGCPS with an impressive resumé that includes a combination of exceptional teaching, coaching, and mentoring experiences as the foundation for his success-driven athletics programming, which emphasizes character-oriented leadership for the students he

    Artist Allie Lull paints 'Patriotic R...
    Friday, October 30, 2020
    Artist Allie Lull paints 'Patriotic Rescue', Hopewell firefighters saving the American flag

    From the Progress-Index: HOPEWELL - An artist used her God-given talent to create a painting after watching the incredible video of the American flag being rescued during the raging fire that destroyed the iconic, decades-old Hopewell Moose Lodge on February 28, 2019.  The viral video captured a heroic act of patriotism. During the blazing inferno, Hopewell Fire and Rescue Chief Donny Hunter was lowering the flag with firefighter Timmy Cibula’s assistance while firefighter Jamie Bridgeman was off to the

    Prince George County Public Schools t...
    Monday, October 26, 2020
    Prince George County Public Schools to Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding from State

    Prince George County Public Schools to Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding from State  PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is expected to receive $1 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the state following Governor Ralph Northam's announcement of funding disbursements aimed at helping K-12 public schools in Virginia.  As part of this latest round of funding from the commonwealth, Prince George County Public Schools will

    Harrison Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation for Excellence in Supporting Military Fam
    Thursday, October 22, 2020
    Harrison Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation for Excellence in Supporting Military Fam

    Harrison, Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation For Excellence in Supporting Military Families  Four PGCPS Schools Now VDOE-Recognized Purple Star Award Winners  PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools’ David A. Harrison and William A. Walton Elementary Schools have been selected to receive the 2020 Virginia Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity of Military

    The City of Hopewell is Excited to An...
    Friday, October 09, 2020
    The City of Hopewell is Excited to Announce the Opening of LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique!

    The City of Hopewell is excited to welcome LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique to Cavalier Square! The business will be located at 333 Cavalier Square Hopewell, VA 23860.  A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 6th at 5:30pm. Raffles, giveaways, and light refreshments will be provided.  LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique is owned by Lakeita Allen and will offer medical apparel and supplies. Allen is a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia, with a bachelor's in business administration.

    HOPEWELL RECREATION AND PARKS RECEIVE...
    Friday, October 09, 2020
    HOPEWELL RECREATION AND PARKS RECEIVES STATEWIDE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

    HOPEWELL, VA. Delegates from around the state gathered virtually this week at the 65th Annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. The conference provides an opportunity for recreation and park professionals to discuss areas of common interest, learn emerging trends in the industry, and acquire valuable professional development skills. Highlighting each year’s conference is a formal presentation of awards.     This statewide program honors individuals, departments and organizations

    PGCPS’ on-time graduation rate above ...
    Thursday, October 08, 2020
    PGCPS’ on-time graduation rate above 90 percent for fourth consecutive year

    PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Newly released data from the Virginia Department of Education has revealed Prince George County Public Schools’ on-time graduation rate rose to 93 percent in 2020, with more than nine out of ten students who entered the ninth grade during the 2016-2017 school year earning a diploma and graduating from high school within four years.    On Sept. 30, State Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced, despite the closure of schools due to COVID-19 in mid-March, 92.3

    Prince George County Board of Supervi...
    Thursday, October 08, 2020
    Prince George County Board of Supervisors approves solar energy facility at meeting

    PRINCE GEORGE, Va -- A solar energy facility set to be located in the Blackwater Magisterial District was approved by the board of supervisors on Sept. 22 during a regular board meeting.Read the story from the Prince George Journal in full here: https://www.theprincegeorgejournal.com/news/bos-approves-solar-energy-facility-at-meeting/article_9bb06c06-04af-11eb-9f20-5ffe433349ae.html 

    Governor announces additional $30 mil...
    Thursday, October 08, 2020
    Governor announces additional $30 million of CARES Act funding for broadband in the Commonwealth.

    As many of you have seen, Governor Northam announcedan additional $30 million of CARES Act funding to improve connectivity in the Commonwealth. As the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear, Virginians need access to affordable, high-speed internet to succeed in today's virtual world. Please find attached the full program guidelines and application form, which can also be downloaded at - https://www.commonwealthconnect.virginia.gov/COVID-19.I want to highlight some items of note for the program: *   Only

    Designated Nature Trail Opens to Gene...
    Friday, October 02, 2020
    Designated Nature Trail Opens to General Public at James River National Wildlife Refuge

    Designated Nature Trail Opens to the General Public at James National Wildlife Refuge The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is pleased to announce the opening of the Powell Creek Nature Trail at James River National Wildlife Refuge. During a small dedication ceremony on September 22nd, speakers highlighted the importance of native landscapes and connecting people with nature. Representatives in attendence included the Prince George County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Prince George Parks and Recreation

    Hopewell-Prince George United Way's 2...
    Tuesday, September 29, 2020
    Hopewell-Prince George United Way's 2020-2021 Campaign Begins

    Hopewell-Prince George United Way's 2020-2021Campaign BeginsHopewell, VA. The Hopewell-Price George United Way Campaign began on Thursday, September 24th 2020. The City of Hopewell is happy to announce Herbert Bragg and Stacey English as the City's Chairpersons for the 2020-2021 Hopewell-Prince George United Way Campaign. This year, the City's goal is $15,200.00.The Hopewell-Prince George United Way has provided support to agencies and groups for almost 80 years in the City of Hopewell and Prince George

    Hopewell Extends CARES Small Business...
    Tuesday, September 29, 2020
    Hopewell Extends CARES Small Business Recovery Grants

    City of Hopewell Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Small Business Recovery ProgramHOPEWELL,VA-TheCityofHopewellisexcitedtoannouncetheexpansionof their 2020 COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Program. The City of Hopewell launched the original program on July 22, 2020 to support small businesses in Hopewell who have been affected by COVID-19. To date, approximately SO businesses have received funding through this program.Some of the eligibility criteria and maximum grant amounts have changed in this second round

    PGCPS to Receive $1.5 Million in Addi...
    Friday, September 11, 2020
    PGCPS to Receive $1.5 Million in Additional CARES Act Funding from Prince George County to Support School Division Needs

    PGCPS to Receive $1.5 Million in Additional CARES Act Funding  from Prince George County to Support School Division Needs PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is due to receive approximately $1.5 million in additional Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Prince George County Board of Supervisors to help support a wide range of the school division’s current needs, including technological and health-related spending.  On Tuesday, September 8, 2020,

    Homicide Investigation Underway in th...
    Friday, September 11, 2020
    Homicide Investigation Underway in the 1300 Block of Edward Bland Court

    **Homicide Investigation Underway in the 1300 Block of Edward Bland Court**   [Hopewell, VA] – On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at approximately 9:27 P.M., officers responded to the 1300 block of Edward Bland Court for shots fired and an individual who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers along with Emergency Medical Services located a single adult male victim inside the residence who had sustained life-threatening injuries. Medical treatment was rendered at the scene and the victim was transported to VCU

    Hopewell Receives Environmental Excel...
    Friday, September 11, 2020
    Hopewell Receives Environmental Excellence Award

    Hopewell, VA. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation recently announced recipients of the 2020 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. The Hopewell Riverwalk was recognized as a gold medal winner, the program's highest honor, along with five other gold medalists from across the state. The award program recognizes innovative projects that improve Virginia's environment in the categories of sustainability program, environmental project,

    Prince George County Launches CARES A...
    Tuesday, July 14, 2020
    Prince George County Launches CARES Act Program

    For Immediate Release July 14, 2020 For further information contact: Percy C. Ashcraft – (804) 722-8600 Email: pashcraft@princegeorgecountyva.gov    Prince George County launches Prince George CARES Small Business Grant ProgramPRINCE GEORGE, VA - At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Prince George County, in partnership with the Prince George Industrial Development Authority, is launching the “Prince George CARES Small Business Grant” program to support small businesses negatively affected by

    Colonial Heights leaves Petersburg Ar...
    Thursday, July 09, 2020
    Colonial Heights leaves Petersburg Area Regional Tourism for Greater Richmond Regional Tourism

    In a controversial move, Colonial Heights pulled out of Petersburg Area Regional Tourism (PART). PART is a Destination Marketing Organization funded by several localities, including Hopewell, Prince George County, Petersburg, and Dinwiddie County. On July 1st, Colonial Heights officially joined Richmond Regional Tourism, shifting their tourism dollars to that entity. This comes on the heals of Chesterfield County also pulling out of PART earlier this year.    For more information, read this article from

    Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Auth...
    Wednesday, June 17, 2020
    Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority will deliver COVID-19 preventative kits to public housing

    For Immediate Release Contact: Craig Wise             804-541-0392 ext. 121             Craig.Wise@hopewellrha.org  Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority  will deliver COVID-19 preventative kits to public housing residents.     HOPEWELL, VA, June 18, 2020 – Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) will distribute COVID-19 preventative kits to 308 public housing families residing in three communities managed by the agency.   The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    Gordmans Ribbon Cutting Cancelled, Store Opening
    Monday, March 16, 2020
    Gordmans Ribbon Cutting Cancelled, Store Opening

    New Gordmans Stores to Open as Planned; Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies Cancelled  HOUSTON (March 16, 2020) – Gordmans today announced that it is moving forward as planned with its previously announced March 17th new store openings. However, to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and as part of an ongoing effort to comply with recommendations from state, local and national officials to keep its guests, associates, partners and facilities safe, the Company is cancelling its previously announced

    Governor Northam Announces Amazon to ...
    Monday, March 02, 2020
    Governor Northam Announces Amazon to Launch Fulfillment Center in Prince George County

    RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Amazon will open a new fulfillment center for its Amazon Basics line in Prince George County. The company will lease the former 798,000-square-foot Ace Hardware Corporation facility, adding up to 150 new jobs to Amazon’s existing workforce of more than 10,000 full-time employees in the Commonwealth. “This investment expands Amazon’s footprint in Virginia and is a strong testament to our competitive business climate, prime East Coast location, and

    Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative Underway
    Thursday, September 27, 2018
    Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative Underway

    Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative UnderwayHopewell/Prince George, Va. – In the fall of 2017 the H/PG Chamber Board of Directors determined a course of action in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Chamber’s incorporation September 2020.  The Futures Initiative was formed. This team is working to ensure that the Chamber is on the right course.  Incremental changes have been underway since 2017 which include granting our ex officio board members a vote.  This change signals the importance of

    News Release: 6/14/2018
    Friday, June 15, 2018
    News Release: 6/14/2018

    Come out for the 5th Annual Get Your Butts to Broadway on Saturday, June 30th from 5-9pm! This annual amateur pork butt competition will take place along E Broadway Avenue between Route 10 and Hopewell Street! Admission is free, but tasting tickets are $15 and include a sampling of each competitor's BBQ as well as a ballot to vote for the People's Choice Award! Voting for the People's Choice will end at 7pm, but tastings will be available until 8pm. Tickets are available

    Egg-cellent Events in Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia
    Wednesday, March 28, 2018
    Egg-cellent Events in Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia

    Hoppin’ Happenings in Hopewell.http://hopewellva.gov/special-events/ This event is for all ages! Don’t miss the largest egg hunt in Hopewell! This event will feature a variety of activities including egg hunts, egg toss, group games, petting zoo, hay maze, crafts, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, and visits with the Easter Bunny! Concessions will be available for purchase. Egg hunts will be divided into age categories. Free parking is available on site. Saturday, March 31, NOON-3PM Held at

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