Months of rumors and grumblings came to a head last week when the public finally had their say over the proposed redistricting plan for Tomahawk Creek Middle School. More than 50 speakers took to the microphone to show their support or opposition to the plan, which impacts students from Swift Cre... More...
When it comes to Chesterfield quilters, it's easy to sum them up with a few generalities: they are mostly women, they have a passion for their craft, and they are an extremely generous bunch. Bound together by a common interest, these passionate women often discover, through quilting groups, an op... More...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday - March 18, 2008 NOTE: The 2,symbol indicates that an attachment accompanies the agenda item. These attachments are generally available the second or first Wednesday prior to the Planning Commission meeting,... More...
The 2012 bond referendum is four and a half years away, but competing interests and tighter county and school budgets may make funding issues more difficult than the 2004 bond issue. More...
In The Spotlight "How Virtuous was Socrates?," Thurs., Mar. 6, 5 p.m., John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, Bird Hall Auditorium, room B124, 13101 Jeff erson Davis Hwy. Dr. More...
"Homeschooled kids are probably the most involved kids you will ever meet," says Daryl Evelyn, and he should know. The New Jersey native and his wife have been homeschooling their two sons from the very beginning. You'll find homeschooled kids at museums, in government offices, on field trips. "T... More...
Dear Editor, A serious problem exists in Chesterfield County within the Chesterfield County Police Department. I am a regular volunteer, at least one day a week in police stations, so I can speak from "within" about this issue. The department is excellent, staffed with competent, knowledgeable a... More...
I work from home about 60 percent of the time. That may sound like a great thing to you, but I'm here to tell you: you're right. It is great. But there are some wrinkles to working at home that you have to get used to. More...
The Chesterfield Partnership for Successful Aging will sponsor the following classes at Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Call 768-7878 or 751-4135 for more information. • Mar. 12, 1-2:15 p.m., "Trends in Travel and Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Traveling Dollars... More...
Four vehicles were recently stolen while parked at their victims' residences, but police say the thefts are not related. The stolen vehicles are a 2002 gray Chevrolet pickup (from the 5500 block of Yellowleaf Drive in the Hilmar subdivision on Feb. 23); a gold 1990 Honda Civic (from the 3200 bl... More...
The curtains sat in the laundry room for a year before I gave in and asked a friend to help. When I washed them the stitching came out of the rod pocket. But to fix it, I had to get out the sewing machine and actually use it. The last time I tried to use it I got the thread all tangled up underne... More...
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