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Chesterfield votes for change
Growth was the overriding issue in the county supervisor races
Five months ago, Chesterfield received a clue of what would happen on Election Day when Republican upstart Dorothy Jaeckle beat out the Republican establishment candidate Jack Wilson in the Bermuda District primary. More...
Lawsuit alleges school fees illegal
By Donna C. Gregory NEWS EDITOR

Federal and state law states that every child is entitled to a free public education, but a Midlothian attorney now claims Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) is breaking that mandate. Arthur Almore, Sr. More...

Preserving the past
By Katherine Houstoun CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Halloween may be long gone, but local cemeteries won't be infiltrated by roaming spirits for another few months - not until the chigger-infested weeds die down and the snakes go into hibernation. Ghosts with a fear of snakes? More...

 News
• article has image Independents started from scratch - seeking volunteers
How do you organize a successful campaign when you don't have a political party like the Republicans or Democrats standing behind you for support? That was the challenge that almost all Independents faced in order to get elected, knowing that the major party candidates would have the experience, expertise and fundraising apparatus Independents didn't. More...
• Goodwill/Rotary seek bikes for needy families
• article has image The campaign trail wanders through cyberspace
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 Family
• article has image Bazaars and more offer unique shopping opportunities
It's that time of the year again - time to start thinking about what to give those on your holiday gift-giving list. More...
• article has image At home in Chesterfield
• Calling Manchester class of 1987
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 Media Watch
• MEDIA WATCH
Lack of media coverage leads to voter apathy
We have written previously that the daily media is underserving the Richmond metro, and last week's county elections provided further evidence. In Chesterfield, only 23 percent of the registered voters bothered to vote on Nov. 6. It wasn't much different outside of the county in other local races. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Seniors share favorite family recipes for Thanksgiving
Tired of making the same thing every Thanksgiving? Whether you are having relatives to your house or contributing to a neighborhood feast, make a special treat for everyone. Local seniors are sharing these recipes - family favorites that have been tested and approved by young and old. More...
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 Crime Watch
• CRIME WATCH
Naked man arrested in Bermuda Baptist Church
Chesterfield police arrested a 29-year-old Chester man who was allegedly found naked in a downstairs room of Bermuda Baptist Church in the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Loose Ends
Here come my celery days and cream cheese nights
I am preparing myself, practicing reaching for the celery without the cream cheese and cheddar dip, pretending I really know what dressy casual means and thinking about the Christmas cards in the closet. To take advantage of a very low price, I bought Christmas cards in January that are blank inside. I plan to emboss them with holiday messages any day now. More...
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 Opinions
• Chesterfield resident defends "Porn & Pancakes" article
Dear Editor, Sometimes I feel quite irritated by people's responses to a rather innocent and clean article. I am referring to the response of some people to your [Oct. 31] article dealing with "Porn & Pancakes. More...
• Renny Humphrey served her district well
• Road bond proposal presents problems
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 Calendar
• Calendar
Seniors can explore the history of Chesterfield
In The Spotlight Snapshots of Chesterfield's Past, Tues., Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. Celebrate Chesterfield County's heritage in this discussion of the history of the Chesterfield County Museum and its new exhibit. Learn why Chesterfield County's rich past is more than a footnote in history. Refreshments will be served. More...
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 Sports
• article has image In synch with swimming
In the 1950s, the name Esther Williams was synonymous with water ballet or synchronized swimming. In Chesterfield County, the new names in synchronized swimming are Rachel Stuhlmiller, a 17-year-old student at James River High School, and Melissa Heide, a 15-year-old Brandermill resident who is home schooled. More...
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