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County receives mixed reviews from business community
Is Chesterfield County as business friendly as it once was? Many in the business community think it has become less so, citing both actions and inactions by the new board of supervisors. They reference three issues to support their stance: the . More...
Between the pages
Chesterfield authors discover the joys and challenges of writing
By Joan Tupponce CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Writing a book takes discipline. But there can be only so much selfdiscipline when you are the mother of four lively children. "Life happens," observed bestselling author Erica Orloff. "There are days in my life when not one word gets written. I am disciplined about making sure I am working every day, but there's no rhyme or reason to it. More...

County to file response to lawsuit
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

In a matter of days Chesterfield County is expected to file a response to a lawsuit alleging the newlyenacted Upper Swift Creek Plan (USCP) violates property rights. The legal action was brought last month by 11 plaintiffs who own property on Mt. Hermon and Lacy Farms roads. More...

 News
• article has image Fire-Setters program helps snuff out junior arsonists
Suspicious fires come in many forms: a vacant house that burns to the ground for seemingly no reason, a vehicle that mysteriously flames up while it's parked on a quiet street, the stand of trees at the end of a culde sac that's left with blackened bark after an unexplained brush fire. More...
• hhgregg replaces Circuit City in Hancock Village
• Clubhouses, concession stands are targeted
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 Family
• article has image School system looks to improve seniors' last year
Is the senior year of high school a waste of time? How can the school system combat "senioritis"? What can be done to keep students engaged? What do students need to know to be prepared for life beyond high school? More...
• Play for the Cure to benefit cancer society
• Ninth Annual Bluegrass Festival begins Sept. 11
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 Media Watch
• MEDIA WATCH
Daily paper stays negative on state of real estate market
There is good news on the home sales front, but you would've had to read to virtually the end of reporter Carol Hazard's story to find it. In the Aug. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Games seniors play
Many older adults report it gets more and more difficult as they age to stay busy, make new friends and keep their minds sharp. The Bensley Community Center is a hideaway just waiting to be found that has an answer for all those dilemmas. More...
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 Crime Watch
• Another 7-Eleven robbed
Police continue to seek information about a man who robbed a 7-Eleven store on Aug. 10. At about 4:45 that morning, a man wearing a mask and wielding a gun walked into the 7-Eleven store at 1924 Walnut Drive and demanded money from a More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Loose Ends
Raising a perfect husband
Disclaimer: If you asked him, my other half would have a similar but opposite story. But you're not going to ask, right? From the time we met until many months after the wedding, I thought we had each found our perfect mate. Then we packed to go visit relatives. I packed my suitcase, and he looked at me and said, "Where am I going to put my clothes? More...
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 Opinions
• Hands Across the Lake is not against growth
Dear Editor, Hands Across the Lake (HAL) was accused by several speakers at the July 30 public hearing before the board of supervisors of being an "anti-growth" group. These speakers were rejecting a . More...
• Where was Sen. Martin?
• Matoaca Supervisor Durfee is isolated
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 Calendar
• article has image Have the green lawn you've always dreamed of
In The Spotlight Grow a Greener Lawn, Mon., Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Also on Tues., Aug. 26, at LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road, and Wed., Aug. 27, at Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., same time. Learn how to grow a lush, green lawn using cool-season grasses while protecting the environment. Free. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Going the distance
Bike ride takes county resident on 4,000-mile cross-country adventure
Calvin Pletcher intended to make his first cross-country bicycle ride in 2006, but responsibilities at work prevented him from taking the necessary time away. This time, the 61-year-old Chesterfield resident was determined to make it happen - even if he didn't have a job waiting for him when he got back. More...
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