Powhatan County, Virginia

10/23/2026

On November 3, voters in Powhatan County will have the opportunity to weigh in on allowing the Board of Supervisors to enact a 1% sales tax to help fund qualifying public school capital projects in Powhatan County.

We want to make sure residents understand what the additional sales tax would mean and what it wouldn't. Each Friday between now and Election Day, we'll highlight one of the Frequently Asked Questions on the sales tax referendum.

For more information on the referendum, including a complete list of FAQs, visit www.powhatanfuture.org.

10/23/2026

📢Don't forget - The Powhatan County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is offering a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused and expired prescription medications tomorrow!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Safe Exchange Zone

✅ Free and anonymous — no questions asked!

Please note: Only pills and patches will be accepted. Liquids, needles, and sharps cannot be accepted.

The Powhatan Sheriffs Office also offers a prescription drug drop box available 24/7 at the reception desk in the basement of the courthouse.

Properly disposing of unwanted medications helps keep our community safe. Thank you for doing your part!

10/23/2026

Important dates to remember for voting in the current election:

TODAY is the last day to request an absentee ballot by submitting and application and to register or change voter information. Same day registration is still available, however, it will be counted as a provisional ballot, after the election, if accepted.

Early Voting is available tomorrow from 9 AM to 5PM and Sunday from Noon to 5PM as well as all next week from 9 AM to 5PM, including Halloween. After the 31st, voting can only be done on Nov 3.

For more information or questions, please contact the Voter Registration Office at 804-598-5604 or https://www.powhatanva.gov/310/Voter-Registrar.

10/23/2026

Just a week left to donate candy to the residents of Scottville for Halloween in the Village. 🎃

Bags of candy can be dropped off at the County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Rd) or Powhatan Economic Development Office (3829 Old Buckingham Rd - RHB Building)

10/23/2026

Powhatan County is seeking qualified applicants to fill seats in District 1, District 3 and District 4 for the Extension Leadership Council.

Board members help support programs that improve quality of life for Powhatan residents through identifying community needs that can be addressed by Extension programs.

Interested in serving your community? Appointments are for a three-year term.

📅 Application deadline: November 9, 2026

Learn more and access the application at PowhatanVA.gov/Boards.

10/22/2026

Please note - Powhatan County Parks & Recreation Office will be closed Monday, Oct 26 and Tuesday, Oct 27.

📢 Schedule Notice:
Please note that the Powhatan Parks & Recreation administrative office will be closed on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27.

Community Matters Programs WILL still be held on both days at their normal times!

Our office will reopen for normal operations on Wednesday, October 28.

For online registrations and details on Community Matters schedules, visit us at www.powhatanva.myrec.com!

10/22/2026

🌟Brian's Story🌟
"I made it 100 days, but it didn't stick. I still thought I could do things on my own, until I ended up in an intensive outpatient program ran by people in long term recovery."

🎥 See the full Stories of Hope campaign at www.powhatanrecovery.com

Brian will be at the Community Matters Wellness and Active Aging Expo this Friday from 10am - 12pm sharing all things AcuWellness - be sure to stop by and say hello!

If you or someone you love is experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 or call 804-598-2697 for immediate support.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/22/2026

🎃♻️ DON’T TOSS IT — RECYCLE YOUR PUMPKIN!

Give your Halloween pumpkins a second life! Powhatan County Economic Development and Powhatan County Utilities & Convenience Center are teaming up to host a Pumpkin Recycling Event to help keep pumpkins out of the landfill and put them to good use on local farms!

Where will the pumpkins go?

Collected pumpkins will be donated to local farms to help feed pigs, cows, and other farm animals. It’s a great way to reduce waste while supporting our local farming community! 🌱

📍 Main Drop-Off Location: Skaggs Road Baseball Parking Lot
📅 November 6–8

🎃 What can you bring?

☑️Whole pumpkins

☑️Carved pumpkins

🚫 NO paint, glitter, stickers, or candles

After the Halloween festivities are over, bring your pumpkins by and help us turn seasonal waste into something wonderful for our local farms!

♻️ Recycle your pumpkin. Support local farms. Make a difference in Powhatan County!

10/22/2026

The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will hold their Regular Meeting for October on Monday, Oct 26 at 6pm in the Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham. Prior to the regular meeting, the Board will hold a Pre-Meeting Departmental Overview with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) in the Village Building conference room beginning at 5 p.m.

Public Hearings will be conducted on the following matters:

Ordinance O-2026-22: Amending the Powhatan County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18 (Businesses) and Appendix A (Fee Schedule), to implement business, professional, and occupational license (BPOL) fees and tax rates based on gross receipts, beginning January 1, 2027.

Ordinance O-2026-23: 26-07-CUP: Angela Washel (District 3/Bethesda): Conditional Use Permit for a Campground on ± 13.8 acres on Tax Map 29-3 located at 2850 Red Lane Road. The property is zoned Agricultural 10 (A-10) and the CUP is required by Zoning Ordinance Section 83-162. The County’s Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Rural Areas and Protected Lands.

Ordinance O-2026-24: 26-07-REZ-C: Windswept Development, LLC (District 5/Smiths Crossroads): Rezoning ± 60.44 acres on Tax Maps 26-43 and 26-7B from Agricultural-10 to Rural Residential-5, with proffered conditions. The property is located on the north side of Anderson Highway, ± 5,100 feet west of Maidens Road. The County’s Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Rural Areas and Protected Lands.

Ordinance O-2026-25: 26-02-ZA: Countywide Zoning Ordinance Amendments – State Law Updates: Amending multiple sections of Powhatan County Code Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance), including the use charts, definitions, and the use and development standards, to incorporate recent state law changes regarding manufactured homes, solar facilities, high energy use facilities, off-street parking, home-based child care, and related updates.

All interested persons are invited to participate in the public hearings and present their views or to submit written comments to [email protected].