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Chesterfield News Archives

Chesterfield, VA News Archives for April 2008

Wednesday Apr 30 | WSLS

Two dead after plane crashes into house near Richmond

“From Hull Street I could see the black plumes of smoke billowing”

UPDATE Monday 5:27 a.m. Melissa Bowen, 22, made it out of the house, but she suffered life-threatening burns and was taken to VCU Medical Center, said Sgt. via WSLS

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Related Topix: Midlothian, VA, Air Accidents, Richmond Metro, Richmond, VA

Monday Apr 28 | WWBT

Crews begin crash investigation

“Very similar to any kind of fire situation, making sure the residents were safe and that if anybody needed treatment we would get them to the hospital as quickly as possible”

This morning, the entire street was clouded over with smoke. Dozens of firefighters were battling the flames as the entire neighborhood watched. via WWBT

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Saturday Apr 26 | Chesterfield County

Joins Governor in Honoring Virginia Businesses

“I am privileged to officially thank every business in our community during Business Appreciation Week.”

Chesterfield County, VA - Chesterfield County joins the Commonwealth of Virginia in celebrating Business Appreciation Week throughout the Commonwealth. via Chesterfield County

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Thursday Apr 24 | Style Weekly

Richmond Crusade Wants Chesterfield Registrar Removed

“I have since found out that neither is true”

The Richmond Crusade for Voters wants the Virginia State Board of Elections to remove Chesterfield Registrar Larry Haake and the county's three-member electoral board from office. via Style Weekly

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA

Tuesday Apr 22 | Chesterfield County

Shopping Event to Benefit Alliance for Social Ministry

A benefit for the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry, or CCHASM, will be held April 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Stein Mart, 4740 Commonwealth Center Parkway, Midlothian. via Chesterfield County

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Related Topix: Stein Mart, Apparel, Retail, Midlothian, VA

Sunday Apr 20 | WTVR Richmond

High Rise Training For Firefighters

Firefighters from across Central Virginia race to the 20th floor of the SunTrust center in downtown Richmond, but there's no fire. via WTVR Richmond

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Related Topix: Studley, VA, Richmond, VA

Friday Apr 18 | NBC12

Making subdivisions more accessible

“These are public streets these aren't private after all and they should be accessible to everyone and if we are trying to hold down costs of having to maintain them this is the only way to do it.”

Private streets in subdivisions could soon be a thing of the past. In order to help cut down on cost, the state transportation department wants most streets to start connecting to main roads. via NBC12

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Thursday Apr 17 | Style Weekly

BACK PAGEJunket Dreamers

“Coming here is more about how they dreamed, not how they funded it”

It's a dangerous time of year when the junketeers return home from their feastings. via Style Weekly

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA

Apr 15, 2008 | The Adventure Blog

2009 Primal Quest Sprint Series Locations Announced

An update to the Primal Quest Sprint Series website has revealed the locations for future races in the adventure racing series that is about to launch it's inaugural season. via The Adventure Blog

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Apr 13, 2008 | WTVR Richmond

New Jobs In Chesterfield

“They will be providing an important service to the contractors and citizens in our region.”

Art Warren, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, announced today that Ace Recycling plans to construct and operate an indoor materials recovery facility at The Sustainability Park on North ... via WTVR Richmond

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Related Topix: Chester, VA, Chesterfield County, VA

Apr 11, 2008 | Bacon's Rebellion

Chesterfield Looks at TND Zoning

It was probably the shortest staff-written article in the Sunday Times-Dispatch , and I can't even find it posted online, but the story headlined "New zoning district proposed" may be the most significant ... via Bacon's Rebellion

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Related Topix: Chesterfield County, VA

Apr 9, 2008 | Chesterfield County

Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture Series Continues with Civil War Talks

Join the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia for two talks about local Civil War history. via Chesterfield County

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Related Topix: Chesterfield County, VA, Prospect, VA

Apr 7, 2008 | Log Cabin Democrat

Va. schools teach 'Net safety lessons

“I thought it was very important because we post a lot of things on the Internet”

On a screen at the front of a classroom, Gene Fishel flashed an online social-networking profile of "hotlilflgirl," which said she was 15, enjoys being around boys and wants to meet new people. via Log Cabin Democrat

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Related Topix: Social Software, Kids, Family

Apr 6, 2008 | The Washington Post

Va. Schools Teach 'Net Safety Lessons

Assistant Attorney General Gene Fishel, chief of the computer crimes section in the Virginia attorney general's office, talks to students in Shari Hayward's business and information class at James River High ... via The Washington Post

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Apr 5, 2008 | NBC12

New boundaries for Chesterfield schools

“But in this age of change, it's probably good for our young people.”

Some Chesterfield middle school students are hoping to find out next week where they'll be to going school in the fall. via NBC12

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Apr 4, 2008 | Gainesville Times

Police reports: 3-31

Bull Run Middle School teacher arrested for making child pornography A Bull Run Middle School teacher was arrested on March 28 on charges that he made child pornography. via Gainesville Times

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Related Topix: Onemo, VA, Broad Run, VA, Manassas Park, VA, Lake Ridge, VA, Manassas, VA

Apr 1, 2008 | Gainesville Times

Bull Run Middle School teacher arrested for making child pornography

“Shulick is alleged to have taken pictures of the girl engaging in sexually explicit conduct”

Arrests and incidents reported by police on March 31. Bobcats earn second place in weekend softball tournament Battlefield shut out its first three opponents this past weekend in Chesterfield, VA before ... via Gainesville Times

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Related Topix: Broad Run, VA, Catlett, VA, Fairfax, VA

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