Features
Changing Gears: Art center moves to a more public presence
Evoking a spiritual and emotional response to those who participate in a presentation of all art forms, it is well known that visual art, music, dance and performance art is an aesthetic elevator for those who observe and are engaged by it.
Victories and Setbacks: Miss Chesterfield County Fair fights back after traumatic accident
She was crowned 2011 Miss Chesterfield County Fair in August of last year. Jessica Fee remembers how excited she was to win the pageant. “I thought it was the biggest thrill,” she beamed about her experience with the county fair pageant.
From paddles to peanut butter: Four generations reflect on attending Ettrick Elementary
Ettrick Elementary, in the southern most portion of Chesterfield County, has been celebrating its 90th birthday this year. The birthday celebration event has come and gone, but folks in the community are still reminiscing about the school.
Instrumental county planner will now plan retirement
Retiring can be both bittersweet and satisfying. If your work can be seen in all corners of the county, recounting a career that spanned 25 years in Chesterfield, it’s pretty easy to be content with a job well done.
Commonwealth Book Club enters its sixth year
The Commonwealth Book Club began its sixth year last Saturday, when eight members gathered at the Meadowdale Library to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court. The book club, which began with a 2005 op-ed column in the Village News, has consistently devoted itself to the discussion of serious non-fiction, including books, current events, science, politics, social issues, the environment, and history.
Pocahontas visitors take advantage of great weather for a New Year day hike
Pocahontas State Park welcomed hundreds of visitors on the first day of the New Year. With mild temperatures and lots of sunshine, individuals and families enjoyed casual walks and mountain biking through the various trails located in the park.
South Richmond Rotary Club aid conjoined twins operation costs
South Richmond Rotary Club hosted formerly conjoined twins Maria and Teresa Tapia and their mom and aunt during a meeting in December. The family attended the meeting to thank the club, which sponsored their travel to Richmond through the World Pediatric Project (WPP).
Ranking 2011
It’s time again to review another year. And what a year 2011 has been. From earthquakes and hurricanes to anniversaries and elections we have been very busy.
#1 -- Earthquake blown away by Irene
The rumble began like a passing train and then many people realized they were nowhere near the tracks. Maybe a helicopter. But the shake continued long enough on Aug. 23 that most people left the shelter of their homes or road it out, securing dishes or other valuables that could tumble to the floor.
#2 -- Interchange is completed, Amazon.com prepares to open shop
Governor Bob McDonnell announced in late December that Amazon would invest a total of $135 million to establish two fulfillment centers in Virginia. The company will invest $85 million and create 1,000 jobs at the Meadowville Technology Park in Enon, and invest $50 million in Dinwiddie County, creating 350 new jobs.