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Honeywell International Inc. said it is expanding production capacity at its plant on Bermuda Hundred Road in Chesterfield County by 25 percent.

 

The New Jersey-based company's resins and chemicals business unit said it is adding a production line to meet demand for high-grade nylon polymers for packaging film and other applications. 


Beacon drawing crowds to Hopewell 

Caitlin Davis | Hopewell News Patriot | Full Story

HOPEWELL - As the new year descended upon the city of Hopewell, a once dormant landmark opened its doors to the residents of Hopewell and beyond. The Beacon Theatre has come alive again after a more than $4 million renovation and has brought music, culture and a future back to the city. 

In January of this year, Leon Russell took the stage to a sold out opening show at the Beacon. Hundreds gathered to see the new theater and spend an evening under the lights of the stage.