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Chesterfield County, VA News Archives for April 2008

Wednesday Apr 30 | Hampton Roads Daily Press

Supervisors hire firm to help fill positions

“Even if we decided to do that, our staff doesn't have the time”

A professional head-hunting firm has been hired to help Gloucester County find - and hopefully hire - a county administrator and county attorney. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Gloucester County, VA, Richmond, VA, Gloucester, VA

Monday Apr 28 | WCAV

Investigators Seeking Cause of Deadly Plane Crash

A medical examiner is expected to identify the victims of a suburban Richmond plane crash that left two dead and one person critically injured. via WCAV

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Related Topix: Air Accidents, Richmond, VA

Sunday Apr 27 | WSLS

Small Plane Crashes Into House Near Richmond

Authorities and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash of a small plane that struck a Chesterfield County house. via WSLS

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Related Topix: US News, Federal Aviation Administration, Richmond, VA

Friday Apr 25 | Commercial Property News

Associated Estates Takes Two Virginia MFs

April 22, 2008 Associated Estates Realty Corp. has purchased The Belvedere and River Forest apartments, two Class A apartment communities located in the Richmond, Va., metro area. via Commercial Property News

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Related Topix: Real Estate, Associated Estates Realty, Richmond, VA

Wednesday Apr 23 | Chesterfield County

Celebrate Children's Book Week with the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre

Chesterfield County libraries are celebrating Children's Book Week with performances by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, Saturday, May 17. via Chesterfield County

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Related Topix: Libraries, Midlothian, VA, Chester, VA

Monday Apr 21 | Chesterfield County

County Announces Troshak as New Director of Emergency Communications

Chesterfield County is pleased to announce that Richard F. Troshak has accepted a position as director of emergency communications effective April 21. via Chesterfield County

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Saturday Apr 19 | CBS News

$10M Settlement In Prison Sex Abuse Case

A tentative settlement has been reached in a $10 million federal sexual-abuse lawsuit filed by nine former inmates of a state women's prison in Chesterfield County, including one who became pregnant. via CBS News

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Friday Apr 18 | NBC12

5 area stores robbed; one man may be responsible

“It's always been safe here, but I think as it's building, more neighborhoods, more businesses, and stuff, I think it's bringing more crime”

Police say one man may be responsible for five area robberies that occurred in a 16 hour span. via NBC12

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA, Hanover County, VA, Mechanicsville, VA

Friday Apr 18 | Chesterfield County

Family Fun Day to Support Bike for the Blue

The Chesterfield County Police Department will host Family Fun Day at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way, on Saturday, April 26, noon-4 p.m. The event will support the ... via Chesterfield County

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Wednesday Apr 16 | Chesterfield County

Urban Tree Fair Aimed at Helping Suburban Homeowners Care for Trees

Chesterfield County is cooperating with several area tree-service companies to hold the county's first Urban Tree Fair on April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Urban Tree Fair will be held outdoors between the Lane B. ... via Chesterfield County

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Related Topix: Prospect, VA, Arvonia, VA

Apr 14, 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, VA, Prospect, VA

Apr 12, 2008 | Media Info Center

Va. Man's Video Wins CNN Project: L.C. Bird High Graduate Made...

“I learned that there isn't just one perspective for what it means to be black”

What it means to be black in America is a complicated issue for Richmond-area resident Jermaine Fletcher. via Media Info Center

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Related Topix: Digital Video Recorders, Electronics

Apr 10, 2008 | HispanicTrending

What Hispanics hope for

“The experience immigrants bring to the U.S. church is very different”

A message of empathy for immigrants could have an effect outside the church Hispanics make up an ever larger portion of Catholics in the U.S., and what the pope says about them on his upcoming visit to the U.S. ... via HispanicTrending

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Related Topix: Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Immigration Reform, Highland Springs, VA

Apr 8, 2008 | NBC12

Chesterfield school board to vote on redistricting plan for new middle school

The controversy has been dragging on for weeks over where to draw boundary lines for a new middle school in Chesterfield. via NBC12

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Related Topix: Chesterfield, VA, Matoaca, VA

Apr 7, 2008 | Chesterfield County

Water Flushing Will Begin in April

The Chesterfield County Department of Utilities will begin its regular water-flushing program on Sunday, April 13, in the southern part of the county. via Chesterfield County

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Related Topix: Colonial Heights, VA, Matoaca, VA, Ettrick, VA

Apr 5, 2008 | WTVR Richmond

Weather Blog: Much cooler today

Posted Saturday 3/29 6:58 PM We got to enjoy a brief glimpse of the sun this afternoon, but now more clouds are on the way . via WTVR Richmond

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Apr 3, 2008 | Buttermilk and Molasses

Henrico Purchases Richmond; VCU To Form Breakaway Government

“Residents of the former City of Richmond will have many new opportunities as residents of Henrico County, and we are excited to welcome them to their new community”

In a series of last minute maneuvers in the wake of former Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder's announcement that the City of Richmond was bankrupt, representatives from Henrico and Chesterfield counties have seized ... via Buttermilk and Molasses

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Apr 1, 2008 | Chesterfield County

Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting

Shortly after 7 a.m. today, Chesterfield County Police responded to a shooting call in a parking lot at Pre Con Inc., located in the 13700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. via Chesterfield County

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Related Topix: Petersburg, VA

Apr 1, 2008 | NBC12

Chesterfield residents push for 'pooper scooper' ordinance

“How sick are you of dealing with dog poo all the time”

Dog owners in Chesterfield aren't legally required to pick up after their pets, even in a public place. via NBC12

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Related Topix: Chesterfield, VA

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