Given the bad news about the real estate market, many county homeowners probably didn't expect double digit increases in their assessments this year, but that's what most recently received in their mailboxes. Countywide, assessments for existing homes increased an average of 11 percent while comme... More...
If you've seen the feel-good "High School Musical" television film, and its sequel, "High School Musical 2," you may be able to begin to understand the devotion of Clover Hill High School sophomore Connor Kidd. But maybe not. More...
Chesterfield County has fasttracked a plan to possibly increase proffers, in hopes that the General Assembly won't pass proposed legislation that would eliminate the cash proffer system. More...
The last days of the Americana Mobile Home Park on Jefferson Davis Highway became official last Wednesday when the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rezone the property for a mixed-use development. Almost no one opposed the 191-acre rezoning except the low-income residents who... More...
Community meeting to discuss "Beach Week" behavior
In The Spotlight Legalities and Realities: Senior Beach Week, Thurs., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., James River High School Auditorium, 3700 James River Rd. This workshop will focus on the ins and outs of Beach Week, from signing contracts to personal liability to health perspectives to law enforcement is... More...
Dear Editor, Often plans look fine on paper but when they are put into place in the "real world," those plans fail. This appears to be the case with the new, revised Winterfield Road. During December, on the stretch of Winterfield between Westfield Road and Midlothian Turnpike, curbs and other f... More...
Millions of people consume dietary supplements everyday with the expectation there will be a benefit, and for many, there is. They take the form of a powder, a liquid, tablet or capsule, and are usually promoted as being of the highest quality, potency and purity. More...
The county's parks and recreation department recently released its winter/spring schedule of activities for seniors. Unless otherwise noted in the calendar listing, call Judy Jones, 751-4135, for additional details or to register. More...
A Chesterfield man living in the 4900 block of Burnt Oak Drive just south of the Falling Creek Reservoir has been charged with rape, object sexual penetration and assault and battery on a family member. George Minor, 32, was arrested by Chesterfield police on Jan. 19, the day the alleged crimes oc... More...
I think the key to growing older gracefully is to pay attention - something I should have been doing the last time I wore that brown and gold sweater. I wonder how long that spot on the front had been there? Was it there when we went out for dinner the previous time I'd worn it? More...
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