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July 26, 2006
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Board to vote on 1,600 homes next to Watkins Centre
No citizen spoke for or against a huge rezoning case last week when the Chesterfield Planning Commission unanimously passed a development that will create 1,600 homes and 350,000 square feet of commercial development on the northwestern border of the Watkins Centre. More...
Consumers prepare shopping lists for tax-free holiday

Grab your back-to-school shopping list and head to your favorite mall or shopping center on August 4-6 for Virginia's first sales tax holiday. For three days only, shoppers will pay no sales tax on common school supplies - from pencils and paper to book bags and binders - and most clothing and footw More...

Museum gets facelift in preparation for Jamestown '07

In preparation for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown in 2007, the Chesterfield museum is not only getting a new permanent exhibit but will also sport fresh paint and new carpeting. More...

County bond referendum is one solution
Though more developers are offering road money upfront during rezonings, everyone agrees road proffers aren't the solution to the estimated $1 billion Chesterfield needs for new roads and road improvements. To arrive at the $1 billion figure, the Chesterfield Transportation Department analyzed land More...
Communication center earns accreditation
The county's Emergency Communications Center has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The accreditation symbolizes More...
Wed., July 26 Betsy Q in Concert, 10:30-11:15 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m., Central Library. Travel to the land of "Once Upon a Time" through old favorites and new More...
First game, open house set for September 1
When the Cosby High School football team kicks off its inaugural season on September 1, you're not going to have to guess who they are. More...
Chesterfield leadership is defended
Dear Editor, As a Chesterfield resident since this county was predominantly an agricultural county and someone who has seen his share of municipal leadership, I feel strongly compelled to respond to Mr. Srock More...
New appointee weighs in on the future
Last week, the Chesterfield County School Board appointed Verena F. McCall to fill the Dale district seat left vacant since the death of former vice-chair Beth Davis on June 12. More...
Chesterfield man goes to court for indecent exposure
A 44-year-old Chesterfield County man will go to trial on August 22 in General District Court for indecent exposure. Police arrested Robert W. Robins, More...
What did you say?
An instant message - all the way from Africa. "Hi Mom! Are you there?" More...

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