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Barber sues school system for medical, sick leave benefits
Former Supervisor Ed Barber is suing Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) because the School Board refuses to pay him the medical benefits and sick leave he believes he's owed. The School Board says it has rejected Barber's letter of retirement and considers him to be a fired employee, making h More...
Home invasions become more common in Chesterfield County
Thirteen reported so far this year
By Susan Nienow CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When criminals burglarize your home, the line is crossed. But when they enter your residence while you're still home, it's a complete violation. More...

Proposed shopping center raises concerns
BY Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

A proposed 48-acre shopping center is raising concerns about how much, what type and where retail should locate in the Village of Midlothian. Edens & Avant (E & A) and Reynolds Real Estate Ventures LLC propose to build a 200,000square-foot shopping center anchored by a grocery store at the intersect More...

 News
• Commission to hear about Brandermill tennis courts
Brandermill Country Club's plan to convert six acres of outdoor tennis courts to 45 condominiums goes before the Chesterfield Planning Commission on Sept. 19. But, Planning Director Kirk Turner does not expect the commission to take action on the schematic plan for the condos next week. More...
• Former Bellwood teacher alleges discrimination
• Construction to begin in Bon Air business district
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 More News
• Chesterfield company vies for Richmond Chamber award
RJ Smith Construction Company of Chesterfield is one the of five finalists for the19th Annual IMPACT award presented by the More...
• Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
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 Family
• Christmas Mother program to hold holiday registration
Families in need can register for holiday assistance through the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program on Sept. 19-22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, located at Courthouse and Krause roads. More...
• article has image A fish out of water
• article has image Tickets now on sale for Midlothian Food Festival
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 Media Watch
• Corrections & Amplifications
In a Media Watch column [Sept. 6], it was reported that 40 Richmond Times-Dispatch employees took a five-hour bus tour of Chesterfield County on Aug. 8 to learn more about the county. According to a Times-Dispatch source, the actual number of employees was 42. More...
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 Crime Watch
• Loud party leads to arrests
Two people are facing charges that include assault and battery of a police officer and obstructing justice stemming from a party in the 12900 block of Grove Hill Road around midnight on Sept. 4. Earlier in the evening, a neighbor asked the partygoers More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Where is my fantasy world?
When the sky is blue, and the laundry is done, I allow myself a few minutes to fantasize about a completely perfect day. The appliances are all working. My car has just been inspected and only needed windshield wiper blades. More...
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 Opinions
• More on a possible debate
Late last month, we proposed that the two candidates for Midlothian supervisor debate each other...at least once. Our argument is that a debate informs the electorate - the people the candidates are actually serving. We believe if voters were polled about having a More...
• Republican disagrees with Shewmake supporter
• Put Chesterfield ahead of Powhatan for water
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 Calendar
• Full Story
Wed., Sept. 13 The 2006 Richmond Symphony Designer House, located at 2525 Maple Hall Court in Founders Bridge, is open for public viewing on weekdays from Sept. 11-Oct. 8, plus the weekends of October 14 and 15 and October 21 and 22. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Satur More...
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 Sports
• article has image On the sidelines County high schools get free sports trainers
Student athletes weren't the only ones on the football field during practices in August. Certified athletic trainers from CJW Sports Medicine were also on hand. More...
• Golf anyone?
• article has image C.A.S.A. celebrates 25 years
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