To the surprise of no one, Chesterfield planners are forecasting slower population growth as the economy and homebuilding gear down. The current population of 311,000 is expected to grow to 347,400 by 2014, an annual growth rate of 2 percent, if 2008 doesn't dramatically change the trend. That's down from the 2.3 annual percent rate from 2000-07. More...

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) bucked its growth trend for the second year in a row, adding only 156 new students this year, according to the latest enrollment numbers submitted to the Virginia Department of Education. More...

We were braced for an onslaught of negative reaction to our story on "dirty dancing at Clover Hill High" [Oct. 15 issue], but to our surprise, many of the phone calls, voice mails and e-mails were supportive of this newspaper's coverage. Their general reaction: "parents want to know about our children. More...

A driver delivering beef and other foods to the Arby's located in the 7300 block of Hull Street Road in the early morning hours of Oct. 20 was surprised by a couple of thieves with an apparent appetite for fast food. The victim was unloading his truck at the restaurant at about 1:45 a.m. when the two suspects, one holding a silver pistol, came up behind him. More...

Dear Editor, I am shocked and dismayed by the lack of judgment exhibited by the editorial staff of your publication concerning the "dirty dancing" [story] printed in your Oct. 15 [issue]. More...

In the Spotlight The People of Pocahontas: Skills and Life Ways, Sat., Nov. 1, and Sun., Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road. Learn about the skills that enabled the Virginia Indians to flourish and how sharing their knowledge ensured the colonists' chances for survival. More...

Martial Arts World hosted a national championship tournament at Community High School earlier this month. The event benefited the school's athletic department. Clockwise from top left: Training instructor Mitchell Crenshaw consults with judges to break a threeway tie. Cole Burton is all smiles after winning a championship trophy. More...

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF 3105 South Ridge Dr., Midlothian, Virginia 23112 Parcel ID 737688900900000 In execution of a certain Deed of Trust, in the original principal amount of $8,100. More...