January 29, 2009

Driver is injured in crash that closed eastbound I-64

One person was seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision that shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Louisa County for several hours yesterday....


January 28, 2009

Meeting on audit won’t be closed
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

Goochland County’s Board of Supervisors has opened a previously closed meeting with the commonwealth’s attorney tonight to discuss an impending...


January 25, 2009

Changes sought in county leadership
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

The mismanagement of Goochland County’s utilities department has prompted two supervisors to try to oust the county administrator and another to...

‘My mouth doesn’t hurt’
‘My mouth doesn’t hurt’

There hasn’t been an operation like this on a basketball court in metro Richmond since Julius “Dr. J.“ Erving left mouths agape with...

Other problems plague Goochland
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

It’s not just missing checks. Goochland County’s utilities department is confronting a growing list of problems: LANDFILL: Concerns dating...


January 24, 2009

BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU

Petersburg St. Joseph School is hosting an open house for prospective pre-K3 through eighth-grade students and their families tomorrow at 1 p.m. The public...


January 14, 2009

Boys: Orange 60, Louisa County 54

Brown 16, Hunter 15, Seal 8, Nixon 4, Jarrell 4, Gallimore 4, Wright 3, Powell 2, McBrayer 2, Braxton 2, Graham 0 26 9-23 60. Totals 18 9-14 49. LOUISA...


January 09, 2009

School system might lay off 6
By JAMIE C. RUFF TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

The Cumberland County public school system might have to lay off six employees July 1 as it deals with a shortfall projection of more than $615,000 in...

Earth science teacher building a house from old tires
Earth science teacher building a house from old tires By HOLLY PRESTIDGE TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF

Having hundreds of old tires piled up around your house normally isn’t a look your neighbors appreciate. But the tire piles around Louisa County...

Goochland tries to recoup funds after utilities office screw-up
By AMY CONDRA MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE

Goochland County is working to recoup the final $22,000 of $157,000 in undeposited checks found in the county utilities office.


January 08, 2009

Director gone after utilities audit
By JAMIE C. RUFF TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

Goochland County is without a director for its public utilities department after the discovery of more than $115,000 worth of checks for connection fees...


January 04, 2009

BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU

Chesterfield The deadline to register for a chance to compete in Bandfest, United for Change, is Jan. 19. Bandfest, United for Change is an alcohol-and...


December 23, 2008

BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU

Petersburg Six teachers in the Petersburg school system have enrolled at Grand Canyon University in graduate-level courses, and six $1,000 scholarships...


December 21, 2008

Giving strong for area Christmas Mothers
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER

Area Christmas Mother programs that raise money and deliver holiday cheer to the needy through toys, food, clothing and other assistance have not seen...


December 18, 2008

Chesterfield man charged in early-morning slaying

An alcohol-fueled argument apparently sparked yesterday’s early-morning shooting death of an Amelia County man who was partying with friends at a...


December 16, 2008

BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU

Powhatan The Powhatan County School Board’s last meeting of the year ended with a warning that economic difficulties could mean hardship for the...


December 13, 2008

BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU

Petersburg Third-grade students at Walnut Hill Elementary School, 300 W. South Blvd., will perform a holiday play, “The Incredible Reindeer,“...


December 07, 2008

Local and vocal, gadflies keep watch over local government
Local and vocal, gadflies keep watch over local government

How much of your money will local government spend during the next budget cycle, and on what? If you’re not there to influence their thinking, who...


December 06, 2008

Shooting victim is slain teen’s dad

One of two residents shot last week inside a Powhatan County home by men demanding cash was the father of Tahliek Taliaferro, who was slain during an unrelated...


December 05, 2008

Man in Powhatan shooting dies

A victim in a Powhatan County shooting last week died yesterday from his injuries, authorities said. On Nov. 28, police responded to a 9:45 a.m. call at...

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