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Last Updated: Aug 27, 2008 - 11:58:34 AM

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News & Features
Obama Comes to Chester
News of Senator Barack Obama’s planned stop in Chester during his campaign blitz across Virginia spread like wildfire last week before it was officially announced by his campaign. Attributed to “sources” on Tuesday by local news outlets, Bobby Whithorne, with the Obama campaign, said he would not confirm any stops until the day before the event.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:52:42 AM

News & Features
Venturing into the Heart of a Conflict
A guard tower stands starkly against the crisp, blue sky, looking out over the barbed-wire lined brick wall dividing Palestine and Israel. Below, dozens of people patiently wait to pass through one of many checkpoints as they make their way to work, winding between the chain link fences like cattle in a chute.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:45:59 AM

News & Features
Planning Commission Approves Closing Access to Proposed Centralia Station Development
In what is being considered by some as an unprecedented move to stop a development, last week attorney Will Shemake represented the owners and residents of Wellington Farms in closing an access through their subdivision to a proposed 151-lot development.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:42:18 AM

News & Features
DOJ Approves Chesterfield Voting Changes
The precinct changes requested by Chesterfield County to improve the voting process have been approved by the United States Department of Justice.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:24:51 AM

Business
New pet store offers more customer convenience
Most pet owners agree: they’ll go (literally) the extra mile for their pets. But now, Chester pet owners don’t have to.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:16:38 AM

News & Features
A decades-long auto search finally pays off
Who doesn’t have fond memories of their first car? Whether a flashy, new sports car or a clunker 30 miles from a date with the scrap yard, that car represents the first flirtatious dances with freedom.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:09:59 AM

News & Features
Church group meets spiritual needs of intellectually disabled
At first glance, the atmosphere resembles most church services. A second look reveals a group of people who ordinarily would not make it to church.
Aug 27, 2008 - 10:03:42 AM

Schools
Wright to assume position of State Superintendent
As former Chesterfield County Superintendent Dr. Billy Cannaday, Jr. prepares to step down this fall from his position as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, another Chesterfield County familiar will be stepping up to take his place. Effective October 1, Chester resident Dr. Patricia Wright will take over as State Superintendent.
Aug 27, 2008 - 9:56:43 AM

Diversions :
Haley's Honey will be among ChesterFest vendors
Honey has plenty of benefits. Not only does it taste great, but it’s a healing agent, a multivitamin, and a cure for sore throats, coughs, and diaper rash. Best of all to Virginians, locally harvested honey can knock out allergies, thanks to its high pollen count.
Aug 27, 2008 - 9:46:50 AM

Diversions : Movie & Reviews
The Rocker: A textbook example of August movie mediocrity
August, you had me worried.

Aug 27, 2008 - 9:40:04 AM

Diversions : Comics
Comics: August 27, 2008

Aug 27, 2008 - 9:25:47 AM

Police Blotter
Police Blotter: August 27, 2008
Pickett Ave 8/16 Matoaca Supermarket. Suspects climbed onto the roof to access a door leading to a crawlspace between the original building and the new addition. Upon reaching the grocery store section, suspects moved ceiling tiles to access the interior. Suspects removed the items, placing them into a shopping cart, and then exited the building via the rear door. Witnesses startled the suspects, who then ran off, leaving the cart behind.
Aug 27, 2008 - 9:16:02 AM

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