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Police identify man’s body found in recycling

Chesterfield County Police have identified the body found at a recycling plant in the 12200 block of Old Stage Road on Friday, May 3, as that of Mark H. Henshaw, 55, of the 8000 block of W. Bon View Drive.

The hummus among us, Virginia’s next cash crop?

He grew up on a citrus farm in Punjab, India. The earth stuck to his boots much like the soil runs through his veins today. Harbans Bhardwaj PhD is an agronomist who spends his time developing new crops at Virginia State University’s (VSU) Randoph Farm.

SAFE initiates campaign to reduce alcohol-related crashes among youth

Forty-seven percent of 18- to 24-year-olds in Chesterfield County who were surveyed in 2012 believe someone driving under the influence would not be stopped by law enforcement, according to Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc., which conducted the survey.

Summer Camps Offered by Historical Society, Parks & Recs

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) in partnership with Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer four camps this summer.

L.C. Bird FCCLA comes home a winner from State Leadership and Recognition Conference

Stephany Dominguez represented L.C. Bird High School’s FCCLA chapter at the State FCCLA Leadership and Recognition Conference April 12-14, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Along with 1300 FCCLA members from across the state of Virginia, she participated in STAR Events (Students Taking Action for Recognition).

Ettrick Elementary celebrate Students of the Year

On Friday, April 26, Ettrick Elementary School recognized the Students of the Year. Lt. Bryan Rogomentick, with Ft. Lee was the Master of Ceremonies and Dr. Marcus Newsome was the Keynote Speaker. The Ettrick Elementary School Honor’s Choir performed a special song in honor of the occasion led by Mrs. Davis, Ettrick Elementary’s music teacher.

Enon Elementary celebrates 75 years

If the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Enon Elementary School were to get a grade, it would definitely be an A+. Not just for the two productions held last Friday, but the preparation by the nearly 500 students, teachers, volunteers and administration leading up to the anniversary day celebration.

Thomas Dale’s theatre, music and dance depts. team to present Carousel

Thomas Dale High School proudly presents the musical Carousel on May 16-18 at 7 p.m. Thomas Dale High School is home to Chesterfield County’s Specialty Center for the Visual and Performing Arts and is located at 3626 W. Hundred Road in Chester. Thomas Dale’s full blown production is a collaboration between the theatre, music and dance departments.