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Goochland supervisors schedule July 7 meeting with public hearings

Goochland supervisors schedule July 7 meeting with public hearings

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Goochland County offices and recreation facilities close Friday for Independence Day

Goochland County offices and recreation facilities close Friday for Independence Day

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Goochland's oldest Rosenwald school preserves Black education history

Goochland's oldest Rosenwald school preserves Black education history

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Bolling Island reveals centuries of change along the James River

Bolling Island reveals centuries of change along the James River

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Goochland County promotes deed alerts, digital access to land records
Government

Goochland County promotes deed alerts, digital access to land records

Goochland County is steering property owners to VADeed Alert and online land records, giving them a faster way to spot suspicious filings before title trouble spreads.

James Thompson2m read
Goochland County updates proffer amounts effective July 1
Government

Goochland County updates proffer amounts effective July 1

Goochland County’s revised proffer amounts took effect July 1, shifting what developers may contribute in rezoning talks for roads, schools and other growth costs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Leakes Mill Park joins Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail in Goochland County
Community

Leakes Mill Park joins Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail in Goochland County

Leakes Mill Park's new Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail designation puts 3951 River Road West on a statewide wildlife map and gives Goochland a fresh draw for birders.

Marcus Williams2m read
Louisa toddler dies after emergency response at Goochland sheriff’s office
Government

Louisa toddler dies after emergency response at Goochland sheriff’s office

Louisa County detectives obtained murder and sexual assault warrants after a 2-year-old girl died following a July 4 emergency response in Goochland. Deputies and EMS tried to save her before hospital staff pronounced her dead.

Marcus Williams1m read
Dominion Energy schedules public meetings on Goochland transmission rebuild project
Business

Dominion Energy schedules public meetings on Goochland transmission rebuild project

Dominion held a noon virtual meeting and a 5:30 p.m. in-person session on rebuilding 500-kV lines through Goochland. The same right-of-way corridor was at issue.

Sarah Chen2m read
How Goochland County development approvals move from idea to hearing
Government

How Goochland County development approvals move from idea to hearing

Goochland land-use fights start early, and the most useful chance to influence a project often comes before a hearing is even posted.

Marcus Williams4m read
Juvenile in custody after threats lock down three Goochland schools
Education

Juvenile in custody after threats lock down three Goochland schools

A juvenile was taken into custody after a threatening text sent to Goochland High School triggered lockdowns at three county schools.

Lisa Park1m read
Manakin Road to close for pipe replacement July 21-22
Government

Manakin Road to close for pipe replacement July 21-22

Manakin Road will close between Mount Olive Road and Three Chopt Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21-22 for pipe replacement, and drivers should detour.

Marcus Williams2m read
Goochland County closes tax offices July 13-17 for new system setup
Government

Goochland County closes tax offices July 13-17 for new system setup

Goochland County shut its Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue offices July 13-17 while it set up a new tax portal. Residents can still use the View and Pay Taxes page online.

Marcus Williams2m read
Driver dies in two-vehicle crash on I-64 East in Goochland County
Community

Driver dies in two-vehicle crash on I-64 East in Goochland County

A driver died in a two-vehicle crash on I-64 East in Goochland County Friday afternoon, adding to a run of serious wrecks on the corridor.

Marcus Williams2m read
Goochland County highlights 27 historic sites across the county
Community

Goochland County highlights 27 historic sites across the county

Goochland's official landmarks page turns 27 registered sites into a workable weekend drive, starting at Court Square and the Old Stone Jail.

Marcus Williams6m read
Two arrested after undercover operation at Goochland County spa
Business

Two arrested after undercover operation at Goochland County spa

Deputies arrested two people at Jasmin Spa in Manakin-Sabot after a covert investigation at the Hockett Road business. One county post identified Jie Hong Chen, 48, and a charge of keeping a bawdy place.

Sarah Chen2m read
Goochland DMV Select Office closes Friday amid state outage
Government

Goochland DMV Select Office closes Friday amid state outage

Goochland DMV Select will be closed Friday, July 19, because of a Virginia DMV outage, delaying local title and registration work at 1800 Sandy Hook Road.

James Thompson1m read
Lightning sparks multiple fires across Goochland County homes, shed
Community

Lightning sparks multiple fires across Goochland County homes, shed

Lightning ignited fires at homes on Chapel Hill Rd, Autumn Breeze Dr and Elizabeth Ln, with crews using tanker shuttles and mutual aid as all occupants stayed safe.

Lisa Park1m read
Tractor-trailer crash closes westbound I-64 in Goochland County
Community

Tractor-trailer crash closes westbound I-64 in Goochland County

All westbound I-64 lanes shut near World War II Veterans Memorial Highway after a tractor-trailer crash in Goochland, disrupting the county’s main travel corridor.

Sarah Chen1m read
Goochland County seeks applicants for board and committee vacancies
Government

Goochland County seeks applicants for board and committee vacancies

Goochland County has openings on four boards, including the 7-member Board of Zoning Appeals, and applications are available online.

James Thompson1m read
Goochland athlete Conner Emmert wins gold at Special Olympics USA Games
Community

Goochland athlete Conner Emmert wins gold at Special Olympics USA Games

Conner Emmert, a 21-year-old Goochland native with primordial dwarfism, won gold and two bronzes at the Special Olympics USA Games.

Lisa Park2m read
Overnight flagging on Ashland Road as corridor work continues
Business

Overnight flagging on Ashland Road as corridor work continues

Overnight flagging on Ashland Road ran from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. July 14, forcing a single-lane closure beside Amazon.

Sarah Chen2m read
Goochland County Fire-Rescue earns national recognition for quality care
Healthcare

Goochland County Fire-Rescue earns national recognition for quality care

Goochland County Fire-Rescue earned an American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold award for rapid, research-based heart attack and stroke care.

Cara Whitfield2m read
Goochland softball tops Albemarle in key district win
Education

Goochland softball tops Albemarle in key district win

Goochland’s 12-1 rout of Albemarle on May 5 gave the Bulldogs a decisive district win and kept a familiar rivalry tilted their way.

Sarah Chen1m read
Goochland Elementary sets August dates for back-to-school night and first classes
Education

Goochland Elementary sets August dates for back-to-school night and first classes

Families can mark Aug. 13 for Back to School Night, with preschool and kindergarten starting Aug. 17 and all students back Aug. 18.

Sarah Chen2m read
Goochland County expands broadband effort to reach unserved residents
Government

Goochland County expands broadband effort to reach unserved residents

Fiber buildouts are targeting western Goochland, where nearly 1,400 locations are slated to gain gigabit service and residents can still use public hotspots today.

James Thompson2m read
Guys’ day out in Goochland pairs breakfast, trails and hunting
Business

Guys’ day out in Goochland pairs breakfast, trails and hunting

Breakfast in Manakin-Sabot, a 9:30 hunt on Hadensville-Fife Road and a golf finish make Goochland an easy one-day loop for Richmond-area groups.

Sarah Chen5m read
Goochland County history shaped by Monacan roots and early settlers
Community

Goochland County history shaped by Monacan roots and early settlers

From Rassawek to Route 250, Goochland’s geography has shaped every era, from Monacan homelands and canal cuts to today’s growth pressure along the Richmond corridor.

Marcus Williams5m read
Goochland County highlights historic, farm and vineyard wedding venues
Business

Goochland County highlights historic, farm and vineyard wedding venues

Goochland is courting wedding dollars with river estates, vineyards, barns and mansions, backed by a $15,000 tourism grant and easy access off I-64.

Sarah Chen5m read
Goochland County names new public utilities director, outlines water system
Government

Goochland County names new public utilities director, outlines water system

Marcello Forehand is Goochland’s new utilities director as the county serves more than 2,900 water and sewer accounts and sets July 1 rates.

Marcus Williams2m read
Goochland launches Witness Tree Challenge for America’s 250th anniversary
Community

Goochland launches Witness Tree Challenge for America’s 250th anniversary

Goochland County asked students to hunt for trees alive in 1776, then extended its Witness Tree Challenge deadline to May 31, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Goochland County under flash flood warning amid severe thunderstorms
Community

Goochland County under flash flood warning amid severe thunderstorms

Southeastern Goochland faced flash flooding as 2 to 3 inches had already fallen and up to 3 more inches were possible before the 10 p.m. warning expired.

Lisa Park2m read
Goochland home prices hit $612,000 as inventory remains tight
Business

Goochland home prices hit $612,000 as inventory remains tight

Median Goochland home prices reached $612,000 in July as only 187 listings kept buyers moving fast.

Sarah Chen2m read