Light emitting diode (LED) signs promoting shopping, school events, church services or other events could be coming soon to a county road near you. Though the county's official policy hasn't been determined yet, with the encouragement of the planning commission, county supervisors have already begun approving some LED signs. More...
Cats in Branch's Trace are free to go outside again - as long as their mug shots are on file with the townhome community's management company. The homeowner's association's board of directors decided earlier this month to rescind a previous policy banning residents from allowing their cats to go outdoors. The move came at a meeting on Sept. More...
Artists are famous for their ability to work alone for long stretches of time with only their creativity as a companion. But even artists need the stimulation that comes from seeing the work of other artists and talking about new ideas and different techniques. That is the basis behind the area's artist groups. Three art groups serve the needs of Chesterfield residents. More...
Lisa Billings/Chesterfield Observer Iman Ammar Amonette says a prayer as Sheroz Khan (left) and other Muslims join in during the Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs' "Faith, Culture and the Media" Ramadan dinner last Friday night. The event was designed to build communication and understanding between the Muslim community and non- Muslims. More...
Scales and Tails Exotic Pets brought its collection of unique creatures to James River High School last week. Top: Turk, a 4-year-old Secada tortoise, tooled around the stage of the auditorium. Turk's species has a lifespan of 150 years. Bottom: Brittany Roots (left) and Nina Tucker touch Athena, an 18-foot Reticulated Tiger Face python. (Photos by Lisa Billings) More...
I give up - is this annual recognition for menopause awareness or a celebration of menopause? If it's awareness, young women aren't worried about chin hairs, and the rest of us don't really need reminders. And if it's intended to be a celebration, what are we celebrating? More...
Crimes of a similar nature have been happening at apartment complexes throughout the county. Three more have recently been added to the list. At about 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 12, two victims were walking in the 6400 block of Statute Street in the Courthouse Green Apartments when a black man approached them and asked them to pull out their pockets. More...
Things scream at me when they need doing like not having clean towels or clean socks for my other half - not that he doesn't have any socks to wear, but he doesn't have any short socks to wear. If fall would hurry up, I wouldn't have to wash another load of them. He could wash his own, but he isn't allowed in my laundry room. More...
Dear Editor, I know there are good intentions to be better stewards of taxpayer dollars, but in my experience these [state] task forces often get lost in their purpose and little meaningful action results from their efforts. More...
In The Spotlight Thurs., Sept. 25 Motivators Toastmasters, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. For more information e-mail info@motivators. freetoasthost.com or call Paul at 605-1317. More...