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Thursday, October 22, 2020Harrison 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
Friday, October 09, 2020HOPEWELL 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
Thursday, October 08, 2020Prince 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
Thursday, October 08, 2020Governor 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
Friday, October 02, 2020Governor Northam Announces Mount-It!
Governor Northam Announces Mount-It! to Locate First East Coast Operation in Prince George County, Creating 85 New Jobs ~ California-based mounting solutions retailer will invest $7.45 million to establish warehouse and distribution facility ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mount-It!, a leading distributor of more than 500 types of mounting solutions, will invest $7.45 million to establish its first East Coast warehouse and distribution facility in the former Quality Way
Friday, October 02, 2020Designated 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
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Hopewell-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
Friday, September 11, 2020Homicide 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
Friday, September 11, 2020Hopewell 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,
Friday, September 04, 2020PGCPS Free Summer Meals Program to Continue Through End of 2020 Following USDA Extensions
From Prince George County- PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools’ Summer Meals Program will continue through the end of the calenary year following action by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) late last month that extended several flexibilities to program operators, allowing them to continue serving free meals to children into the fall months. Through these nationwide waivers, PGCPS will be able to serve meals at all of the district’s schools at no cost to
Thursday, July 23, 2020Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Receives VTC Wanderlove Grant
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber and Visitor Center Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation DMO WanderLove Recovery Grant for Tourism MarketingHPG Chamber and Visitor Welcome Center has received $9934 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) DMO WanderLove Recovery Grant Program, a new grant made available to Virginia’s Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) across the Commonwealth that have been heavily impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic to fund recovery marketing initiatives. $866,504 in
Thursday, July 09, 2020Colonial 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
Monday, March 16, 2020Gordmans 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
Monday, March 02, 2020Governor 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
Monday, March 02, 2020H/PG Chamber Recognizes Marks & Harrison Founder, the Author of the HPG Chamber 100 Years Ago
Hopewell/Prince George, Va. – The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce hosted a program at John Tyler Community College’s William H. Talley Workforce Center for the purpose of celebrating the Chamber’s 100th Anniversary and honoring current members that were around when the Chamber was founded. The “Legacy” organizations are: Ashland (formerly Hercules, Inc.), DuPont (currently DuPont Teijin Films – Hopewell Site); AdvanSix (Allied Chemical); WestRock (Hummel-Ross Fibre Corp.), J. W. Enochs, Inc.,
Tuesday, November 12, 2019New ''Taco Joint'' coming to Downtown Hopewell
Roja, a taco restaurant by Meredith Dean, to open in Downtown HopewellHopewell, VA – A new taco restaurant will soon open in downtown Hopewell, adding to the mix of businesses helping to revitalize the historic downtown district.Roja, a concept by entrepreneur Meredith Dean, will serve a variety of specialty crafted tacos, beer, wine, and liquor, inside of a renovated 1950’s Valentine Diner once known as “The Little Chef.” Meredith is the current owner of Verde which operates out of Guncotton coffee and
Thursday, November 07, 2019Chamber Nominates Hopewell Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Melody Hackney, to Go Virginia Board
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: November 6, 2019Contact: Becky McDonough (804) 541-2461 becky@hpgchamber.orgDr. Melody Hackney Selected to Serve on the Region 4 Grow Capital Jobs Board of Directors Hopewell/Prince George, Va. – The Board of Directors appointed Dr. Melody Hackney, Superintendent of Hopewell Public Schools to serve on the Region 4 Board. The HPG Chamber nominated Dr. Hackney.“We are very pleased that our nominee, Dr. Hackney,
