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Ashland

Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 41.7 °F

Humidity: 65 %
Wind Speed: 4 mph W
Pressure: 29.93 "

Dew Point: 31 °F
Gusts: 27 mph NW
Rain Today: 0.05 "

• Across the Region
  

  The National Wreath Project ceremony will take place Saturday at Quantico National Cemetery, beginning at 10 a.m. At the conclusion of the ceremony all volunteers will place wreaths at the front of each ...

• Variety show seeks ideas
  

  It's not too early to think about the Ashland Musical Variety Show, sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

• Holiday Parade is a hit with thousands
  

  The Ashland Holiday Parade stepped off last Sunday at 2:30 p.m. to the cheers of thousands lined up along Hanover Avenue, England Street, and Henry Street.

• MAP responds to slur, sends basket to NBC
  

  Over 35 businesses and community members are sending a basket of Ashland treasures to NBC and the Today Show.

• Bank Robber Sought In Ashland
  

  Ashland Police are on the hunt for a bank robber. On Tuesday around 11:30 AM, police say a man entered the Wachovia Bank on Washington Highway in Ashland and approached a teller.

• Millsboro 9-year-old takes two wins at AKRA Turkey Trot
  

  Nine-year-old Zach Bullis, of Millsboro, earned a pair of Junior Sportsman 1 wins Nov.

• Peter Greenbergs New Book is Raising a Ruckus
  

  Is your town one of the ones that was blasted by Peter Greenburg in his new book? It might be.

• Skate Park cleanup becomes a community success story
  

  I just want to make sure you all know why these pictures are so important. They are important, really important because they are the result of what happens when there is good communication between Ashland's ...

• Ashland man, daughter seek help with kidney transplant
  

  Thomas Inge, 64, has been on the waiting list for a kidney transplant for two years.

• Officer Miles honored as Ashland Police Employee of the Quarter
  

  The Ashland Police Department had a very busy month in October. They provided support for the Slay the Dragon 5K, the Crop Walk, Easter Seals Ride, 150th Birthday Celebration, Harvest Run 10k, RM-C homecoming, ...

• 411 on Randolph-Macon College
  

  Randolph-Macon College is located 15 miles north of Richmond, Va. The college has called Ashland, Va.

• Now is the time to start planning to keep bees next year
  

  The Central Virginia Beekeepers Association - East is sponsoring this workshop to introduce you to the art of beekeeping.

• Steven R. Smith
  

  DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS: The Chef Hog BBQ Company serves slow-cooked, wood-smoked Southern barbecue through our catering and mobile barbecue restaurant.

• Train Day attracts record crowds
  

  The sixth annual Train Day on the Tracks took place last Saturday. The weather looked a little grim the first part of the morning,but by the time the event kicked off the sun was shining bright.

• Ashland reviews its FY 09 budget
  

  Economy's woes have trickle down effect The Town of Ashland is in its second quarter of this fiscal year and due to the declining economy is slightly behind on the budgeted goals.

• Ashland offended by spot on a dona ta list
  

  Ashland isn't called the armpit of America, nor does its claim to fame involve sinkholes or garlic.

• Planning Board Recommends Approval of Changes
  

  Recommended amendments to the county's zoning ordinance will be forwarded to the Moore County Board of Commission-ers. The Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday night to recommend approval of the ...

• Ashland 150 gear available
  

  This past year Ashland has been celebrating its 150th anniversary. At many events throughout the year there have been opportunities to buy many promotional items from T-shirts to ball caps with the Ashland 150 ...

• Ashland landmark to reopen in early 2009
  

  If you have driven past the Ashland Theater this week you may have noticed the new sign on the marquee announcing the opening of the theater, January 2009.

City Description

Ashland is a town located just north of Richmond in Hanover County, Virginia., United States. The population was 6,619 at the 2000 census. Ashland is home to Randolph-Macon College (1830). "The Center of the Universe" is a popular thematic phrase displayed on signs in the town. Ashland is located at 37°45′34″N, 77°28′38″W (37.759361, -77.477226). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.7 km²), of which, 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.55%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,619 people, 2,282 households, and 1,453 families residing in the town. The population density was 355.9/km² (922.0/mi²). There were 2,445 housing units at an average density of 131.5/km² (340.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 74.74% White, 22.25% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population. There were 2,282 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder

City Contained By:

• Hanover County
• Virginia

Timezones:

• North American Eastern Time Zone

Size:

• 18.6479143944 km squared

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