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Board sides with residents and against staff and business community By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors last week voted unanimously for the planning commission's version of the Northern Courthouse Road Plan, which will govern development along the roadway between Midlothian Turnpike and Hull Street Road. A previous version by the planning staff recommended 137 m... More ... Richmond Animal League plans free Spay-Neuter Day The Richmond Animal League (RAL) will provide free spay and neuter surgeries to area cats and dogs on Mar. 9 aboard the "Spay-Neuter Scooter" at its shelter, located at 11401 International Dr. behind the Ukrop's near Chesterfield Towne Center. More ... Board defers impact fees, waits on General Assembly By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors unanimously deferred a decision last week until Mar. 12 on whether to impose impact fees on about 9,000 residential lots, which could raise about $45-$50 million dollars to improve county roads. The fees would apply to lots that were rezoned to residential bef... More ...
The Virginia State Police Aviation Unit trained four troopers in the use of Forward Looking Infrared Radar last week at the Chesterfield County Airport. The technology uses an "electric eye" affixed to an aircraft to detect body heat and is useful during aerial search and rescue missions. Clockwise ... More ... NEWS BRIEFS Chesterfield Economic Development lands Mazda Mazda Motor Corporation announced late last week that it's opening an engine and transmission remanufacturing facility in the county. The facility will also include a dealer training center and information call center. More ... Virginia Cut Flower Growers Conference Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University will hold its annual Cut Flower Growers Conference on Sat., Mar. 1, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The conference will be held in the L. Douglas Wilder Building on VSU's campus. More ... Cooperative Extension announces spring seminars The Chesterfield office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer eight public seminars on horticulture this spring at the Clover Hill and Central libraries. These classes are free but seating is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 751-4401 or e-mail dunkuma@chesterfield.gov to regist... More ...
Fire breaks out at daycare Becky Robinette Wright Fire was reported at La Petite Academy at 3100 South Old Hundred Rd. on Feb. 2 shortly after noon. Firefighters arrived during a torrential downpour to find smoke coming from the roof area. The daycare center's children were evacuated to a nearby Century 21 office. According to fire officials, the... More ... JTCC celebrates Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month, the John Tyler Community College Chemistry Club is presenting the film, "Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius." Percy Julian, the grandson of slaves, won worldwide acclaim for his work in organic chemistry and broke the color barrier in American science. More ... ANNOUNCEMENTS CBC seeks candidates for community service award The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Bernard L. Savage Community Service Award. The award, launched in honor of the longtime community leader, recognizes an individual who selflessly gives time, talent and other r... More ...
Jason Witt (center) of Midlothian High School recently signed a commitment to join Brigham Young University's cross-country team. Those attending the signing ceremony included (from left) Coach Stan Morgan, Glenn and Patty Witt, Jason's parents, Principal Christine Wilson and Dickie Overton, athleti... More ...
By Julia Torres Barden CONTRIBUTING WRITER True blue Chesterfield Democrats are simultaneously living out their political dream and nightmare as the party offers up the first viable female presidential candidate versus the strongest minority candidate to come along in years. More ... Learn about New Guinea at Winter Lecture Series Trip Jennings, 2007 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year honoree and Richmond native, will discuss his latest expedition to Papua, New Guinea, on Fri., Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Monacan High School, 11501 Smoketree Dr. More ... VSU hosts conference for small farmers Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University, in cooperation with USDA, has scheduled an Outreach Conference for small and part-time farmers, communitybased organizations and others interested in agriculture. Free and open to the public, the conference will begin at 9 a.m. on Thurs., Mar. 1... More ... Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County Subdivision Name Property Address ASHTON 5100 TIMBERCREEK CT BAILEY RIDGE EST. BAILEYS BAYHILL BEAVER BEDFORD BELFAIR BELLWOOD BERMUDA 1704 BEXLEY BIRKDALE BOISSEAU BON BON BON 938 KENNERLY RD BRANCHS Subdivision Name More ... |
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