Carpenter endorsed for school board
Sterling Hening also considers running
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      Midlothian School Board member Jim Schroeder has endorsed Patty Carpenter to fill his seat this fall. Citing family and work responsibilities, Schroeder announced last year that he would not run for the Midlothian seat he has held since 1994.
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Valentines for veterans
      Fifth grade students at Marguerite Christian Elementary School including Gideon Purner recently made Valentine's Day cards for veterans at the McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center.
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Few oppose Winterpock school boundary proposal
By Donna C. Gregory ASSISTANT EDITOR
      There were very few critics of a proposal to change attendance boundaries for the new Winterpock Elementary School in the Matoaca District during a public hearing before the school board last week.
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Setting the stage to sell your home
By Betsy McElfresh CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      Selling your home requires the old "foot-inthe door" sales strategy. First, get the prospective buyer through the front door, then "wow" them with your beautiful home. Essentially, your house must sell itself. That is where real estate staging comes into play - especially in today's real estate m...
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Watkins Elementary welcomes Chinese teacher
      Chesterfield County Public Schools is one of the first school systems in the United States to host a native Mandarin-speaking teacher as part of the Chinese Guest Teacher Program. Yan Li arrived Jan. 26 to begin her residency at J.B. Watkins Elementary School where she will introduce students in e...
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