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Every missing person has a story: Carey Colvin for 411GINA.org wants to share them all
Three girls were recently rescued from their captor of 10 years and all of America rejoiced for the return of these missing persons.
Mom of two has more to give
She’s a mom of two — yet she’s still a mom in waiting. As this Mother’s Day approaches mom Lisa Perreca hopes to have two new little ones in the coming year.
The hummus among us, Virginia’s next cash crop?
He grew up on a citrus farm in Punjab, India. The earth stuck to his boots much like the soil runs through his veins today. Harbans Bhardwaj PhD is an agronomist who spends his time developing new crops at Virginia State University’s (VSU) Randoph Farm.
Falling Creek Middle School, community groups clean up the reservoir
The Falling Creek Middle School PRIDE Honors Academy in partnership with the James River Association, Meadowbrook Estates Civic Association, Virginia Wastes Services, and the Falling Creek community, had a perfectly clear day last Saturday to pursue their efforts with a clean-up campaign along the Falling Creek Reservoir and its watershed.
Trike-a-thon raises $30,000 in 13 years
The River’s Bend Children’s Center held their annual Trike-a-thon last Thursday with 45 three, four, and five year-olds going around the track for nearly 30 minutes with the mission to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The annual Trike-a-thon has raised $30,354 in the past 13 years.
Historic Point of Rocks gets its due
Chesterfield has gained another gem in its crown of historic sites. About 50 gathered in front of the Strachan House at Point of Rocks, last week, for a presentation of the deed ceremony.
FROM FARM TO TABLE: Area farmer, Chester resident team up to make locally produced meat more accessible
A growing movement is emerging that questions the role of the agriculture industry in contributing to a myriad of social problems. Specifically, environmental, public health, economic, and animal welfare issues, exacerbated by modern agricultural practices are of much concern.
Local church strives to make an impact in the community
The Bridge Faith Community, better known as Ironbridge Baptist Church, is one of several churches that make a difference in our community; serving their congregation and reaching out to serve the poor and frail in many different ways. Under the leadership of its new executive pastor, Dennis Green, the Bridge’s membership is making final preparations for an IMPACT week.
Who would have thunk it?
Parents have probably been asked many times why the Easter Bunny brings eggs and jelly beans to all kids at Easter time. Well, just in time for the Easter holiday and the arrival of the Easter Bunny, children and adults can read all about that white, furry animal with pink skin...