Virginia Tech and a religious station chain are competing for the radio frequency at 90.7 on the FM dial with the radio tower to be located in Chesterfield County. Other radio companies may have also filed on the frequency that the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has set aside for a nonprofit radio station. More...

One moment, you're fine and then suddenly, you feel just awful. There's fever. Chills. Muscle aches. Upper respiratory distress. It's the flu, and it isn't just an uncomfortable nuisance. For some people, especially the elderly, an attack of the flu can lead to pneumonia and potentially life-threatening complications. More...

Knowing that every Virginian has the right to age with dignity regardless of ethnicity, gender, economic or disability status, AARP Virginia will hold its first Diversity and Aging Forum on Nov. 19 at the Sheraton Park South Hotel, 9901 Midlothian Tnpk. Gov. Tim Kaine will address the forum in a special afternoon session. More...

Chesterfield police arrested a Hampton Park couple on Oct. 29 after officers discovered a small number of marijuana plants in their Hampton Green Drive residence. Brian L. Wray and Lisa M. More...

I believe in keeping standards for all that I do. High, but shifting standards. They depend on the situation, my energy level, the length of my "to do" list and the weather. If it is an indoor job but balmy outside, I might slight my indoor chores to work in the garden. On the other hand, if it is 110 degrees in the shade, expect to see weeds in my flowerbed. More...

Dear Editor, Mr. Dean's letter of Oct. 24 was both lengthy and in point, moot. Police officers detain drivers who cross the white pavement line as the red light cycles. The time to clear the intersection is not a factor. More...

In The Spotlight Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, Thurs., Nov. 8, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Brandermill Pkwy. County Administrator Jay Stegmaier will share his vision for Chesterfield and give a state of the county report. Registration for the event is required. Cost is $10. E-mail admin@chester fieldchamber. More...

For the first time in 12 years, the Manchester High School Competition Cheerleading Squad (top) won the Central Regional Cheerleading Championship held last week at the Siegel Center. On Nov. 10, the squad will compete in the state competition, also held at the Siegel Center. Second row from left: The James River Rapids and Cosby Titan squads also competed at the regional competition. Manchester's Brittany Lee gives a shout out. Bottom row from left: Cosby mascot John Turner and Chelsea Shortbridge from the Thomas Dale High squad show some school spirit during the competition. Thomas Dale placed second in the championship. (Photos by Ash Daniel) More...

PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, at a regular scheduled meeting on November 14, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the County Public Meeting Room at the Chesterfield Administration Building, Rt. More...