Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Chairman Art Warren bridged what some call the "east-west divide" last week and became the swing vote to approve a 16-acre, potentially mixed-use development on Jefferson Davis Highway north of Route 288. The site is currently home to the Flippo Mobile Home Court with 51 occupied trailers. More...

Concerned parents and teachers turned out en masse to voice their opposition to proposed changes in regulations governing special education at a recent public hearing at Clover Hill High School. The meeting, held by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), is the fifth in a series of nine set to convene across the state on the topic. More...

The baby boomer generation is not one to sit at home and grow old gracefully. Baby boomers want to travel and explore. They are active adults who don't think of themselves as old at all. More...

Two brothers were walking to their car after leaving a Wendy's restaurant in the 11200 block of Midlothian Turnpike at about 10 p.m. on May 21 when they were approached by a suspect armed with a gun. The brothers were able to get into their car, but as they attempted to leave the area, another car, driven by a second suspect, blocked them. More...

I dedicated an entire day to finish my spring planting. We have a new walkway with flowerbeds on either side, which had been waiting patiently for me to buy the flowers and then plant them. The buying was done - that is the fun part. I also had several perennials to plant, some to transplant, pots to plant and lots of weeds that seemed to be enjoying their freedom. More...

Dear Editor, I am not at all surprised that [school board members] Patty Carpenter, Marshall Trammell and Dianne Pettitt support Roseland's development [May 14] even though there are not enough schools to support current needs in Matoaca and Clover Hill, let alone the new development. It won't affect Ms. Carpenter's or Mr. More...

In The Spotlight Safety seminar for older adults, Wed., June 11, 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., Chesterfield County Police Department, 2730 Hicks Road. Learn how to better protect yourself while at home, in your car and out and about. Free. Sponsored by Chesterfield TRIAD. For more information or to register, call Judy Jones, 751-4135. More...

When Sarah Snell and Anna Tsironis were hired to lead James River High School's girls soccer team three years ago, their first challenge was instilling a winning mentality in their new players. Long overshadowed within the Dominion District by perennial powerhouse Clover Hill, the Rapids trained and played as if mediocrity was an inevitable result. More...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday - June 17, 2008 NOTE: The 2,symbol indicates that an attachment accompanies the agenda item. These attachments are generally available the second or first Wednesday prior to the Planning Commission meeting, depending upon their release date. More...