During their April 14 meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, allocating $250,000 from the County’s Unassigned Fund Balance to support advocacy efforts opposing the proposed Valley Link Transmission Project.
- Roslyn Ryan
The Rotary Club of Goochland hosted its third annual Community Partners Recognition Dinner on April 15 at Camp T. Brady Saunders in Maidens. The evening brought together local leaders, public servants, and community members to celebrate the spirit of Service Above Self and recognize individu…
- Roslyn Ryan
Three Central Virginia middle school students earned top honors at the Regional National Civics Bee Competition held April 18 at Goochland Elementary School, with the top three finishers advancing to the Virginia State National Civics Bee Competition.
- Robert Fletcher
A season ago, a promising Goochland boys lacrosse squad saw its varsity senior night end in a 15-5 defeat to Monticello.
- Robert Fletcher
It was with four minutes left on a chilly Wednesday night in January that Kinyon Ross made Goochland High School history.
- Contributed report
Goochland County broke ground on a major milestone for public safety and emergency services on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Fire-Rescue Station 8 is the first new fire-rescue district added in the county in over 60 years.
- Contributed report
Eli Lilly’s project located in Goochland County’s West Creek Business Park has been recognized with a Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Award, by Trade & Industry Development magazine.
- Robert Fletcher
Powered by explosive bats and shots sent all across the grass of Sam Newell Field, the Collegiate Cougars drilled three home runs over the wall against Cape Henry Collegiate, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Dolphins with a 14-10 win on Thursday evening.
- By Bruce A. Silverman, M.D. Contributing columnist
I have looked into the eyes of patients who skipped their insulin because they couldn’t afford it. I have watched otherwise preventable cancers progress because someone had no insurance and no way to get a screening. I do this work as a volunteer physician at Goochland County’s free clinic —…
- Contributed Report
While many students head to the warm weather of sand and beaches during their spring break, Owen Gordon, a Goochland High School graduate and freshman at Lees-McRae College, traveled to the mountains at Lake Placid, New York to participate in the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National …
- By Pam Pleasants Taylor Contributing columnist
With thoughts of spring, many are looking forward to the arrival of hummingbirds. Their beauty is radiant. Their antics entertaining. Their presence pure.

