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Emma Wooten captures Miss Hanover Abilities crown Cheyenne Jones and Ashley d’Evegnee take first and second runner-up spots in pageant Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
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ECHANICSVILLE – Emma Wooten captured the crown and title of Miss Hanover Abilities 2019 during the third annual Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant, which was presented by Hanover Community Support Services and sponsored by Good Neighbor, Cobb Technologies, and Dominion Energy. First runner-up was Cheyenne Jones and Ashley d’Evegnee was second runner-up. The event was held as a fundraiser for Hanover Community Support Services. HCSS will utilize the proceeds from the fundraiser to provide financial support to Hanover County residents with developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and mental
health issues. Contestants competed in interview, casual wear, talent, and evening wear. “It was an amazing evening! We were excited to see over 300 people supporting the girls during the pageant,” Ashley Gregory, HCSS secretary and pageant co-director, said. “Our first two years were absolutely amazing and I wasn’t sure if we could top it but we did!” she added. “The contestants were phenomenal. The talents were very unique, dresses were stunning and smiles were even brighter! We had over 50 sponsors this year and cannot thank them enough for making this event possible.” To learn more about HCSS or to follow Emma’s journey as Miss Hanover Abilities you can “like” them on Facebook (Hanover Community Photos submitted by Ashley Gregory Support Services) or check out the Amaris Stewart, Miss Hanover Abilities 2018, crowns Emma Wooten, Miss Hanover Abilities 2019, in the hoto at left. website at hcss-inc.org. At right, Wooten, center, stands with second runner up, Ashley d’Evegnee, left, and first runner up, Cheyenne Jones.
Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes to offer free American flag exchange
Hanover Salutes to honor high school seniors entering the military Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – High school seniors who are enlisted in the military, have received an ROTC Scholarship, or an appointment at a military academy are invited to take part in the 3rd Annual Hanover Salutes program. Hanover County Public Schools wants to
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honor those with career plans involving the military. Hanover Salutes is an evening to recognize students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces after graduation. The program will be held on Friday, May 31, at Hanover High School, beginning with a reception (including a full dinner) at 5 p.m., followed by a ceremony at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
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Properly disposing of American flags can be difficult With Memorial Day and Flag Day coming up, and the Fourth of July just around the corner, Woody and Nelsen Funeral Homes are once again
offering families the opportunity to exchange their old, torn or soiled American flag for a new 3’ by 5’ flag. In exchange, your retired flag will be given proper disposal in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Bernie Henderson, chief executive officer of Nelsen and see FLAG, pg. 15