September 14, 2009
Biz Buzz: Paint entrepreneur increasing her reach
It’s been a busy year for paint entrepreneur Sally Fretwell. And, if things go as planned, it’ll only get busier.
Study: Half of area school cafeterias had no critical violations
Nearly 50 percent of public school and private school cafeterias in the Richmond area came out of unannounced Virginia Department of Health inspections...
Building permits for Sept. 14
Herbert T. Sr. and H B Robertson, owners; Horizon Homes of Virginia Inc., contractor; 2013 Libby Terrace, alterations, $192,500. Jack M. Parrish III, owner;...
Henrico man faces DUI count
Henrico County police have charged a county man with driving under the influence after a two-car collision that killed one man and sent nine others to...
Breakdown of cafeteria inspections
120 had no critical violations during inspections conducted during the 2008-09 school year; and 93 had two or fewer total critical violations for the...
September 13, 2009
Event celebrates spirit of recovery
Recovery never tasted so good. About 5,000 people turned out at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Glen Allen yesterday to celebrate overcoming obstacles,...
Henrico crafter turns plastic bags into eco-friendly purses
Mandy Pleasants hangs wallpaper for a living, but during the economic slowdown she has become a bag lady. The label doesn’t insult her; in fact,...
Chorus seeks new members
The Henrico Pops Chorus, a volunteer community chorus, is seeking new members. The group is looking for men and women, and no audition is required. Rehearsals...
September 12, 2009
Region counting on big race weekend
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERAs drivers and crews scramble for top spots going into the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the Richmond region is scrambling to cash in on race weekend when...
September 11, 2009
Ex-Tucker football coach in court on indecent liberties charges
J.R. Tucker High School’s former head football coach, accused in Henrico County of sexual involvement with two students, appeared briefly in Juvenile...
Henrico police release images for suspect in 2005 slaying
Of the two men standing at the store counter, the one in the light coat is homicide victim Harry T. Phillips, and the man beside him wearing black is the...
Henrico schools brace for tight 2010-11 budget
The tough economy is likely to mean a tough budget for Henrico County schools next year, administrators told the School Board at a work session yesterday....
Virginia National Guard closing Richmond’s Dove Street Armory
The Virginia National Guard is closing its Dove Street Armory in Richmond because of state budget cuts. The move means about 375 soldiers will report to...
Dealers say federal cash is flowing faster
More than two weeks after the end of the federal Cash for Clunkers program, auto dealers still haven’t been paid for all their transactions, but...
September 10, 2009
West Broad Village trying to fill vacant space
Empty storefronts line the main portion of the project, which includes space for shops, offices, apartments and homes. Walking through the development,...
Tenants at West Broad Village
The retail portion of West Broad Village has struggled. Some retailers and restaurants have pulled out; others want to set up shop but not just yet. Still,...
Altria plans expansion of Marlboro snus
Philip Morris USA plans to make a bigger push into the still-uncertain market for snus, a Swedish-style oral tobacco, expanding an experiment it is now...
September 09, 2009
Gold looks good, for now
Gold is once again living up to its rich name, though maybe not for long. The precious metal surged to more than $1,000 an ounce yesterday, driven largely...
Richmond students among few in area to see Obama speech
By KATHERINE CALOS, HOLLY PRESTIDGE AND ZACHARY REID TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERSThe message yesterday was simple, and the kids seemed to get it: President Barack Obama implored the nation’s schoolchildren to take charge of their...
September 08, 2009
Richmond-area students head back to school
Dreary weather notwithstanding, students packed up and headed off to the first day of the new school year in the Richmond region today. it was a great...

