August 16, 2009

Local Attractions (Part 2)  08/16/09 12:01 AM

Region Visitor Center at (804) 783-7450.
Agecroft Hall & Gardens
American Civil War Center
Berkeley Plantation
Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives
Black History Museum & Cultural Center
Chesterfield County Museum Complex
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Colonial Downs
Council for America’s First Freedom
Edgar Allan Poe Museum


August 01, 2009

Deal set for sale of golf course tract in Lynchburg  08/01/09 12:01 AM

A Richmond-area developer has a deal with Lynchburg’s Oakwood Country Club to purchase its golf course tract, the club announced Wednesday. If the project gets city approval and pre-selling of lots goes well, East West Communities will buy the land, about 75 acres, and turn it into a “high-quality” neighborhood, the club said. The deal is expected to yield $2.5 million to $3 million for the club.


July 22, 2009

Obituaries for July 22  07/22/09 12:01 AM

Arrowood, Mrs. Lucille L., 68, of Aylett, wife of Dairl E. Arrowood Sr. Barnett, Mr.Sam Martin Jr., 95, of Richmond, an Army veteran, a retired district manager of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, widower of Louise Patterson Barnett. Beard, Mrs. W. Sue, 65, of Richmond, owner of Freckles restaurant, widow of Charles G. Beard.


June 30, 2009

Women testify they addressed bogus hate letters for Haitian political refugee  06/30/09 12:01 AM

Two women romantically involved with a Haitian political refugee testified yesterday that they addressed some bogus hate mail for him. Frantz Cadet, 48, is accused of targeting himself with more than 100 fake hate letters to gain money and other assistance from the Southside Nazarene Church in Chesterfield County, where he worked. His trial began yesterday in federal court for mail fraud and lying to a federal agent.

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