September 24, 2008

Case could go to Supreme Court

A former Chesterfield resident’s free-speech case against the county’s Planning Commission may be bound for the U.S. Supreme Court. A petition...


September 23, 2008

CRIME LOG

Following is a summary of some burglary reports made to police recently in Richmond and in Chesterfield and Henrico counties. RICHMOND POLICE 900 block...

Midlothian gun dealer will upgrade surveillance

New York’s mayor claimed victory yesterday over a Richmond-area gun dealer who, the city says, was the last in a group of gun dealers it sued. Mayor...

2008 Pumpkin Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm

Chesterfield Berry Farm will celebrate fall harvest season with its annual Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 11-12, 2008. New this year is the Haunted House Corn...


September 22, 2008

Conference has an international feel

Nine years ago, when Lane Ramsey was Chesterfield County’s administrator, the region landed a big prize for local business. Yesterday, Ramsey savored...

New subdivision would lead to one fewer farm

Donnie Woodcock is part of a dying breed in Chesterfield County—he’s a farmer. But if things go his way, he’ll be moving to greener pastures....

Eppington Heritage Day set for Oct. 4

Eppington Plantation in Chesterfield County will host its annual Heritage Day on Oct. 4, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historic 1770s mansion and grounds...


September 21, 2008

Man robs theater in Chesterfield

A man armed with a handgun robbed the Carmike 10 movie theater yesterday afternoon, Chesterfield County police said. The gunman entered the theater at...


September 20, 2008

Snakes alive! Students get reptile encounter

Breia Dobson, a 10th-grader at James River High School, was so excited seeing the large snakes on stage that she refused to take a seat. She came close...


September 19, 2008

Deputy police chief to retire

Lt. Col. Andy Scruggs, Chesterfield County’s deputy police chief, is stepping down Nov. 1 after 34 years in police work—32 of them in Chesterfield....


September 18, 2008

Midlothian High grad assigned to unit in Honduras

Air Force Tech. Sgt. James W. McClung has arrived for duty at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, to serve as a member of Joint Task Force-Bravo. The task force...

Chesterfield post office to hold passport fair

A Passport Fair to remind travelers about new passport requirements will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at the Chesterfield County...


September 16, 2008

Symposium on voting is scheduled at Virginia State University

Virginia State University in Ettrick is teaming up with several community and civic organizations to host a “Voting Rights in America” symposium...

West Chester Pet Resort to celebrate grand opening

The new West Chester Pet Resort at 12021 Iron Bridge Road in Chester, Va., will celebrate its grand opening with a Pet Expo from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,...

Golf event to benefit Winterpock Elementary PTA

The second annual Winterpock Elementary School PTA Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Birkdale Golf Club, 8511 Royal Birkdale Drive...


September 15, 2008

Adoption session planned at Midlothian Library

Adoptions From The Heart, a licensed, nonprofit adoption agency, will hold a free informational meeting, "Learn About Adoption," at the Midlothian...

Genealogists will meet in Bon Air

Brent Morgan, a local genealogist, will present "Where Did Grandpa Work—What Were His Occupations?" on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at 7:45...


September 14, 2008

Chesterfield man is killed in crash

A Chesterfield County man was killed in what police said was an alcohol-related crash early yesterday. Jacinto Mansilla Corao, 21, of the 6200 block of...


September 11, 2008

Chesterfield County police identify two in murder-suicide

Chesterfield County police have identified the two people who died Wednesday in what authorities said was a domestic related murder-suicide. Police said...


September 10, 2008

Police: Man kills woman, himself
By MARK BOWES/TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

Chesterfield County police are investigating a double shooting that left two people dead yesterday in an apartment complex as a murder-suicide. The victims'...

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