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Mainstays North Carolina and Duke unsurprisingly sit atop the ACC standings, though upstarts Florida State and Virginia are just as much a part of the race. The 21st-ranked Seminoles try to maintain at least a share of first Saturday with a seventh straight win overall and ninth consecutive home victory over the 16th-ranked Cavaliers, who can pull even with the Seminoles in the ACC race.

In 33rd year, Hanover Tomato Festival a still-growing tradition
After an hourlong wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic along country roads, the tomatoes better be good.
Hanover taps Shaffer to lead emergency...
Curtis J. Shaffer was appointed to lead Hanover County's emergency communications department, the county announced last week.
Local redistricting drawing few participants
Public participation or not, the process is moving along at a rather steady clip, particularly in Chesterfield and Hanover, which have elections this year.
Hanover looks into school bomb threats; none found...
Hanover County authorities are investigating bomb threats to several schools, although they said they have no evidence that any of the threats are "credible."
Family affair for Mayers brothers
UR's Jacob Mayers and VMI's Eric Mayers, siblings from Hanover High School, greeted each other along the third-base line.
Hanover, other localities seek burglary suspect
The Hanover County Sheriff's Office says it's looking for an area man in connection with a string of automotive repair shop burglaries.
Hanover board member says he won't seek another...
Hanover County Board of Supervisors member Robert R. Setliff says he won't seek re-election and will retire from his Chickahominy District seat Dec. 31.
J. Michael Flagg and dam
J. Michael Flagg, Hanover County Director of Public Works, stands on a county-owned dam in the Hanover Wayside area off Rt. 301.
Some newspapers may be delivered late today
Delivery of the Richmond Times-Dispatch may be delayed today due to overnight problems at the newspaper's production facility in Hanover County.
Hanover's Cheatham commits to JMU
Hanover running back Deane Cheatham (6-1, 230 pounds) has verbally committed to JMU. He had no other offers, but had received interest from UMass and Miami of Ohio.
Henrico holds off Hanover
Henrico had its hands full when it hosted Hanover in a Capital District boys basketball contest on Wednesday night.
Building permits for Jan. 17
Building Permits for Jan. 17 for Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover
Wrestling notes: LaVey goes 5-0 at Virginia Duals
Gabe LaVey is a menace at 135 pounds, but the Hanover senior also gives 140-pound contenders a run for their money.
Man wanted in Hanover sex case arrested in...
Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault and indecent exposure case in Hanover County.
Boys: Armstrong 48, Hanover 45
HANOVER (2-5, 1-4) - Taylor 4, Douglas 0, Rogers 4, Lewis 19, Peebles 4, Alexander 1, Shannon 3, Atwood 2, Gilliam 8. Totals 12 16-20 45.
Hanover County schools budget shows a slight...
Hanover County Public Schools have a 1.6 percent increase in next year's proposed budget, which could allow the first pay raise in three years for teachers.
Deborah Winans elected chairwoman of Hanover Board...
Deborah B. Winans has become the first woman to lead the Hanover Board of Supervisors in 30 years and the second woman to serve as chairman in board history.
Hanover seeks man in connection with assaults
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man in its investigation of a sexual assault and indecent exposure in the Aspen Hills neighborhood.
UPDATE: Hanover reopening West Patrick Henry Road
Hanover County authorities this morning closed West Patrick Henry Road near Yankeetown Road because of an overturned propane truck. No injuries were reported, but the road remained  closed for several hours.
Jan. 11 storm
A rush-hour wreck snarled traffic on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Hanover County.
TRAFFIC ALERT: West Patrick Henry Road closed in...
Hanover County authorities this morning closed West Patrick Henry Road near Yankeetown Road because of an overturned propane truck. No injuries were reported, but authorities said the road likely would remain closed for several hours.
Hanover County sets legislative priorities
Hanover County representatives in the General Assembly have agreed to introduce bills related to parking on secondary roads, assistance to other localities and dam safety in response to county requests for legislation.
Hanover sets goals for 2011
In a year of continued economic stress, Hanover County will try to keep service levels high and reward employees who've had to take on extra responsibilities.
Committee adopts plan for finding Hanover schools...
The Hanover County School Board on Tuesday night will get its first look at next year’s proposed budget and the plan for finding a new superintendent.
Board to see Hanover schools budget
The Hanover County School Board on Tuesday night will get its first look at next year's proposed budget and the plan for finding a new superintendent.

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