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Chesterfield lags behind in jobs
Chesterfield may have the largest population in central Virginia and a higher household income than Henrico County or the city of Richmond, but when it comes to jobs - particularly high-paying jobs - Chesterfield has a lot of ground to make up. More...
Sour economy curdled seasonal hiring?
By Gwen Sadler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Unless you've been living the life of a self-sufficient hermit, you're probably all too aware that our economy isn't in the best shape. We all know how that can affect our pocketbooks and holiday gift-giving, but can it affect the quality of our search for that perfect gift? More...

A mother's battle against autism
By Richard Foster CONTRIBUTING WRITER

At around 18 months old, Sally Kirk* noticed her son Will was having coordination problems and motor delays. Never a happy child, he had severe anxiety problems throughout his childhood. By first grade, he had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. More...

 News
• Board of supervisors sued over rezoning case
A well-known family in the development community is suing the county after the board of supervisors denied their rezoning request on Oct. 22. Plaintiffs Robert, Doug and Susan Sowers have asked the Chesterfield Circuit Court to overturn the denial of the 26.2 acre rezoning in the northwest quadrant of Genito and Otterdale roads. More...
• Some business opportunities take shape despite economy
• article has image Fire sends two to hospital
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 Family
• article has image A novel undertaking
It's been said that everyone has a novel within. Last month, 22 students at James River High School were trying to coax theirs out - and fast. More...
• article has image One big family
• Cosby High School band concert scheduled
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 Media Watch
• Henrico County becomes the "accommodating whipping boy for...media"
It's disappointing when some of us in the media think we know enough to turn those who actually do that for a living into a punching bag. On Nov. More...
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 Crime Watch
• No enthusiasm for decorated modes of transportation
Neighbors in the 1900 block of Gildenborough Court awoke on the morning of Nov. 20 to find someone had taken it upon themselves to add artwork to a vehicle and a boat during the night. One victim's car and another's boat had been spray painted and hit with eggs. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image It's only money
Loose Ends
This time it was only $5 for flowers I bought for a flower arranging class. One thing I learned in the class was that those flowers were dyed, and dyed flowers are not permitted in arrangements that are to be judged. More...
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 Opinions
• Parent brings awareness to inclusive education
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, [Dec. 1-5] is Inclusive Schools Week. During this week, Chesterfield County joins other school districts across the nation in working to increase awareness about what it means to be inclusive. What is inclusive education? More...
• More on "dirty dancing"
• Why isn't newspaper's circulation higher?
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 Calendar
• Take care of feathered friends this winter
CALENDAR
Gardening for the Birds, Sat., Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Learn about birds that visit the area. Children ages 5-12 will make pinecone bird feeders to take home, while accompanying adults will learn about garden plants that feed and support songbirds. A short walk outside to view wildlife will be included. Free. A parent or guardian is required to attend with each child. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 751-4401. More...
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 Sports
• article has image No shame in Coble's game as playoff run ends
Perhaps the easiest question to answer would be: Just what did Desmond Coble not do for the Meadowbrook High School football team this season? Well, he didn't drive the team bus. Other than that, just about everywhere you looked, there was Coble putting on a really terrific gridiron show. More...
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