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Vol. 27, No. 27 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | November 3, 2010
STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN
Tornado confirmed No serious injuries reported; trees uprooted By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com The freight train-like sound signaled a warning to several neighborhoods in Mechanicsville last Wednesday, and heralded the arrival of a tornado. On Thursday, Col. David R. Hines, Hanover County sheriff, said, “Hanover found itself in the center of the storm yesterday evening; and in true Hanover tradition, neighbors came out to help
neighbors and the full public safety resources of the county were available to respond to the area. We are all truly blessed that no one was seriously injured.” The only injury, which was not serious, reported by the Sheriff ’s Office was a woman struck by a tree branch as she exited her vehicle. Capt. Michael J. Trice said more than 70 structures received damage. At least two houses see TORNADO, pg. 14 `
Hanover vs. Atlee Charlie Leffler/The Local
Atlee senior wide receiver R.J. Price (9) went soaring over the top of Hanover senior defensive back Marzae Brooks (3) in an attempt to pull in a touchdown pass. Brooks managed to deflect the ball away from Price and No. 2 Hanover went on to defeat No. 7 Atlee 39-27 before a record crowd of 6000. For complete details on the game and more photos, turn to page 39.
Melody Kinser/The Local
Last Wednesday’s tornado flipped a camper over on Little Sorrel Drive.
Bolling says jobs number one issue By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling brought a positive message of economic development to a breakfast meeting of the Greater Richmond Chamber’s InVision Hanover at Randolph-Macon College on Thursday. The Mechanicsville resident said the economic climate is improving, but there’s still a long way to go. In addition to the usual responsibilities associated with
the second-in-command position, Bolling also is the state’s chief Jobs Creation Officer and is charged with coordinating the state’s vast economic development and workforce enhancement resources. “Creating jobs and getting the economy moving again is the number one priority of our administration. It is not just a priority of the administration, it is the priority for this administration,” Bolling said. He told the Hanover
Jim Ridolphi for The Local
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling addressed the Greater Richmond Chamber’s InVision Hanover on Thursday at RandolphMacon College in Ashland.
Business Council networking breakfast that the McDonnell see BOLLING, pg. 7 `