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Faced with stiff competition, Uno Chicago Grill closed its Deer Run Shopping Center location last week. Owner Chris Andreano said he is already having discussions with potential buyers for the 6,000-squarefoot, free-standing restaurant about one mile west of Route 288. More ... A body recovered last week at Robious Landing Park has been identified as the same man who jumped from the James River bridge on Route 288 in Goochland County. The 44-year-old man’s name has not been released as of press time. More ... Del. M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R-Colonial Heights) announced last week he will seek re-election to the 66th District seat in the House of Delegates. “I am running so that I can continue to work for positive solutions to help the citizens of Colonial Heights and Chesterfield County,” stated Cox in an email. More ... A three-judge panel of the Chesterfield County Circuit Court has suspended Midlothian attorney Stacy F. Garrett III’s license to practice law for one year. The court found he had violated professional rules that govern competence, diligence, fairness to opposing parties and counsel, and failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from the Virginia State Bar. More ... The Curbside Value Partnership and Central Virginia Waste Management Authority are partnering to start a new curbside recycling education program in Chesterfield County and other neighboring localities. The campaign’s goal is to boost awareness and participation in curbside recycling. The CVP is a national invitation-only program designed to help communities grow their curbside programs. More ... County police have charged a Charlottesville man with carnal knowledge of a child, ages 13-15, and using a communications device to solicit sex. More ... County police have charged a Chesterfield man with driving under the influence following a fatal motorcycle crash early in the morning on June 3. More ... The Chesterfield County School Board adopted new vision and mission statements on May 24. The school system’s new vision is to “provide an engaging and relevant education that prepares every student to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.” More ... Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports: • The Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Real Estate Services leased 3,774 square feet in Cloverleaf Office Park at 302 Turner Road. • S7 Wireless of Ironbridge, Inc. has leased 1,350 square feet in Ironbridge Plaza at 11964-11996 Iron Bridge Road. More ... County police are searching for a man who robbed the BB&T bank branch at 1366 Sycamore Square Drive, Midlothian, at 4:15 p.m. May 27. More ... A Chesterfield man has been arrested and charged with two counts of robbery in connection with the April 22 robbery of the Food Lion at 1100 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield. John Eric Jenkins, 37, of the 1400 block of Lockett Ridge Road, allegedly forced employees back inside the store as they were leaving for the night. He then took cash and put the employees into a cooler. More ... County police are investigating a shooting in the 11800 block of Purdue Springs Court that occurred around 12:30 a.m. on May 28. The victim, found sitting in a parking lot, was taken to VCU Medical Center and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. More ... |
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