August sales soar on year, rebound from restrained July According to the August 2016 Home Sales Report released by the Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR), residential real estate sales have rebounded strongly from a lagging July and are markedly higher than at this time last year. Year-to-date measures continue to outpace prior years and suggest sustained market strengthening. Volume through the end of August 2016 exceeded $25.941 billion, a gain of 6.8 percent from last year’s accumulation of $24.294 billion. “Particularly strong sales in Virginia’s densest regions fostered an August boom,” stated 2016 VAR President Bill White. “We are beginning…
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by Danielle Ozbat Thirty-one Korean War veterans were honored at the “We Remember Our Korean War Vets” banquet last week. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Chester, the event was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church and had veterans from the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Four World War II veterans were also honored. This is the second veterans event of its nature as 41 World War II veterans were honored at Chester Presbyterian Church and presented with medals last June. These events are the brainchild of Dr. Joseph C. Hillier, who founded the club in 1972 and plans…
Heritage Chevrolet is partnering with Chester Family YMCA in Chester as part of the national Chevy Youth Soccer program to provide new equipment, a monetary contribution, and an opportunity for community members to earn additional funds for the club via a Test Drive fund-raiser. Heritage Chevrolet will present Chester Family YMCA with soccer kits filled with various items such as equipment bags, pop-up goals, corner flags, soccer balls, and Chevy Youth Soccer T-shirts. In addition, Heritage Chevrolet will present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to Chester Family YMCA. Sponsored clubs across the country will have the chance to…
CHESTER – Henricus Historical Park invites seniors and coordinators of adult groups and clubs to participate in a guided site tour to preview activities of newly developed Adult Education Group Programs Thursday, Sept. 29. Two of the programs begin officially by January 2017. The Two Lives of Pocahontas program starts in September 2017. Group guided tours are available at any time with pre-registration. These education opportunities will be available for adult groups and clubs. The three-hour open house, which runs 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., is designed to highlight the historic site and give visitors a glimpse of the new…
The James River Association is hosting its fourth annual Tire-less James cleanup to remove old tires from the James River Volunteers will take part in a one-day tire cleanup on Oct. 1, focused on the James River between Howardsville and Scottsville. The James River Association is again proud to partner with the James River Batteau Festival and Boy Scouts of America Heart of Virginia Council for this event. Tire Recyclers is supporting the effort by hauling and recycling all tires collected during the cleanup. A flotilla of batteaux will be provided by the James River Batteau Festival to help collect…
By Becky Robinette Wright The couple stood close together, the lady with a stylish black English dress and the gentleman with blue-colored colonist attire. The lady gave a last look around with a faraway look in her eyes. Perhaps she was dreaming of the new land she would see or was solemn at the thought of leaving her family, friends, and homeland. Pocahontas, the Powhatan Indian girl known in English circles as Lady Rebecca, and her husband John Rolfe were preparing to set sail from the Citie of Henricus to England. It’s Sept. 17, and Henricus Publick Day has begun.…
Grayson Cullather became the youngest race car driver in Southside Speedway’s 57-year history to capture the title Rookie of the Year in the Late Model Division at the .333-mile asphalt oval short track. Hometown boy Denny Hamlin could be sharing the spotlight on the racetrack in the near future with this hometown boy and Matoaca High School sophomore. Hamlin raced to victory Saturday winning the final race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup regular season with a win in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Cullather, a rising star on the track at the age of 15, raced…
CRAFTERS Handcrafted items are just the beginning of the arts that can be found at this week’s ChesterFest. As 150 vendors, including 60 handmade crafters and more who peddle art offerings, descend on the Chester Village Green Saturday, browsing and buying will make it a fun day all around. This year, vendor booths will be set up in a circular layout, making it easy to round the green and enjoy seeing what vendors have created. Becky’s Blooms and Baskets has memory books; Like Mother Like Daughter has handmade soaps, bath salts, and balms; Riner Guitars has handcrafted guitars, cutting boards,…
The Village of Ettrick’s historic and iconic gem saved from demolition four years ago is getting an exterior makeover. HistoriCorps, the nationally recognized leader in mobilizing citizens to save and protect places that matter, currently has its team on-site leading volunteers and students with a six-week field school to serve as a demonstration project while preserving historic Summerseat, which Virginia State University owns and which concerned citizens of Ettrick and members of the Chesterfield Historical Society, and eventually, the university, saved. The project is being funded by a $130,797 grant from The Cameron Foundation. “I am thrilled that we have…
Antique cars, yummy treats, yard sales, fellowshipping from several local churches and the opportunity to visit with old friends and to meet new ones made for a festive air at the First Second Branch Community Day event, hosted by Second Branch Baptist Church and held at Beach and Bundle roads Saturday. Bubba Toney and his grandson Brandon were on hand with Bubba’s 1966 Mustang. Toney has been seen at car shows with that car. Brandon is just waiting for the day when he can take it for a spin. Sitting behind the wheel, Brandon looked like he was a pro…