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Chester resident spent a lifetime defending America’s freedom

By Daniel Jones | Nov 09, 2011

Three original Thomas Kinkade paintings adorn the walls of Newel Langford’s living room. And replicas are scattered throughout the rest of the house. Langford’s home in the Walthall community has become his sanctuary and his cabinet of memories – many of which are rooted in his experience in three American wars.

Doris Crowell: The way the village used to be

By Daniel Jones | Nov 02, 2011

Long before the Village News, there was Doris Crowell and her undying affection for the Chester community.

Wings of Freedom tour comes to Chesterfield County Airport

By Daniel Jones | Nov 02, 2011

Three World War II aircraft flew into the Chesterfield County Airport Friday, Oct. 21 bringing the Wings of Freedom Tour to veterans – as well as their families – and folks from around the region.

Pastor Moore, new page in the book of Enon Baptist Church

By Daniel Jones | Nov 02, 2011

Enon Baptist Church recently celebrated its 162nd year since its creation with the installation of Pastor Michael Moore. A native of Colonial Heights, Moore, a long-time resident of Enon, accepted the position after a long journey to find his true vocation.

Wells students learn about nutrition with visit by former NFL player

By Daniel Jones | Nov 02, 2011

Two weeks ago, C.C. Wells Elementary School kicked off their involvement in Fuel Up to Play 60, a nationwide program promoting a healthy lifestyle in young students, by having the school’s 700 students and 80 faculty and staff gather in the school’s gymnasium. There, students learned the benefits of good nutrition.

VSU storms VUU in homecoming game

By Daniel Jones | Nov 02, 2011

Only the fans in the Virginia State University (VSU) bleachers seemed to feel the nasty weather at last Saturday’s game in Ettrick. Their players, however, emerged from the locker room hot-blooded and ready to do some real damage on Virginia Union University.

Ghost Writer: Chester author living the Halloween lifestyle

By Daniel Jones | Oct 26, 2011

Halloween to writer Pamela K. Kinney is not merely a day celebrated on Oct. 31; rather it’s kind of a lifestyle. Her job requires that she be in the eerie mood for 12 months of the year – even at Christmas time.

Comicon’s 25th anniversary show this weekend in Richmond

By Daniel Jones | Oct 26, 2011

This weekend, comic book lovers – and even just curious citizens – of Chesterfield County can experience Virginia Comicon’s 25th anniversary celebration at the Crowne Plaza Hotel off Richmond’s West Broad Street, paying tribute to a quarter-century of holding comic book conventions throughout the Commonwealth.

Meadowbrook High hosts state, local speakers for transition fair

By Daniel Jones | Oct 26, 2011

In celebration of Disability History and Awareness Month, Meadowbrook High School held the Transition Lunch & Learn Fair last Tuesday for students in the school’s Exceptional Education program. The event provided them with the necessary resources for life after high school.

Chester's Ironman: Flanigan competes in Hawaii for World Championship

By Daniel Jones | Oct 19, 2011

Two weeks after competing in Kona, Hawaii, for the Ironman World Championship, Robert Flanigan is taking some much-needed time off. After finishing in the top 500 competitors (out of 1,900) – a race that took him 10 hours and eight minutes to complete – he has returned to his Chester home where he can finally reflect on his exciting year.