L.C. Bird Girls (6-1 on season) L.C. Bird’s unselfish play on both ends of the court led them to two victories in the tournament. The Skyhawks dove for loose balls on defense and made the extra pass on offense to get open looks. Jaden Watkins showed off her passing skills, setting up her teammates well throughout the tournament, while still averaging 16 points per game. Mya Coleman posted a double-double against Freedom with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Brina Bentley posted 12 points against Granby. Kameron Brown showed off her catch-and-shoot ability by scoring 11 points against Granby, including…
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Route 10 Bridge Honored in name of Sgt. Aaron Xavier Wittman On Sunday, the bridge on West Hundred Road in Chester was named in honor of fallen Sgt. Aaron X. Wittman, U.S. Army. At a ceremony at Chester Village Green, the bridge was officially named the Sergeant Aaron Xavier Wittman Memorial Bridge. Representatives and alumni from The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, where Wittman graduated, attended the ceremony. Lt. Col. Jack W. Parker Jr., U.S. Army and The Citadel Class of 1987, read a poem that he wrote in Wittman’s honor. Wittman died on Jan. 10, 2013, while serving…
SPORTS: December 6 the CQL football little league went helmet to helmet in the World Series. It was the big game for little league football players last Saturday. Eight teams played beginning at 10 a.m. with the Minors in the Chesterfield Quarterback League Superbowl. The league is celebrating 60 years and is the oldest little league association in the state of Virginia. Minors: Scott Scorpions 19 Spring Run Huskies 12 Juniors: Midlothian Mustangs 48 Matoaca Indians 0 Seniors: Scott Scorpions 5 Weaver Titans 3 Super Seniors: South 18 North 14 In other December stories: TRANSPORTATION: Mike Harton, a member of…
Remember when… From the Village News archives, December 10, 1998. The season officially opened on Dec. 1 with the Annual Illumination Ceremony presented by the Chester Library, then on Harrowgate Road. The tree lighting ceremony was opened by Nancy Van Auken, Chester Library supervisor. She welcomed neighbors and introduced Bermuda District Supervisor Jack McHale, who gave a short holiday speech. Local Girl Scout troops led a Christmas sing-a-long organized by Sarah Gregory, Gale Feind, and Lu Henderson. Then came the signal from McHale to light the tree and the arrival of Santa Claus. Picture above, Santa receives a hug. Photo…
Each year we search for ideas, scraping the inside of our giving hearts for what type of sweater to purchase for Johnny and what size skinny jeans Jenny wears. Some of us spend doing things like inviting someone less fortunate into our home for a Christmas meal. The local wreath-laying ceremony honoring deceased veterans, part of the Annual Wreath Across America Day program, was held Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park. The cold, gray, and rainy weather did not dampen the spirits of over 100 volunteers who arrived to attend the eremony and assist in the wreath laying. Coach Paul Amos…
A local man has requested that the speed limit of a zone on Chester Road north of Route 288 be changed from 55 miles per hour to 45. “A request to reduce the 55 MPH speed limit was submitted through the Chesterfield Residency office via Chesterfield County,” said Jesse Smith, director of the Chesterfield Department of Transportation (CDOT) department. “Mr. Joe Anderson felt that the speed limit should be reduced due to the presence of a fire station, several ‘blind’ driveways, close railroad crossings on intersecting streets, flooding and poor drainage, school bus stops and construction of houses nearby.” The…
Winifred Henderson Wheelhouse, known as “Wini,” will celebrate her 100th birthday at the end of December. She was born Dec. 30, 1916 in Halifax County, Va. to Nonie Lewis and Walter R. Henderson. The fifth of nine children, including six girls, she is the last of them living.. She married Stuart M. Wheelhouse April 6, 1935 in Blackstone, Va. at the age of 19. They had four sons and a daughter. After Stuart died in 1973, she went to work for Seward Luggage in Petersburg. Wini always had a garden and canned or froze her bounty each year. She loves…
Another look at the “Twelve Floats the Christmas Parade”
Chester resident Bruce Brockwell has been appointed president of the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce for 2017. He will take office Jan. 1. Brockwell, who is Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of EVB Bank, has been serving as the HPG Chamber’s President Elect for the past two years. A lifelong resident of the area, he has volunteered and served in leadership roles on various committees and boards in the Hopewell–Prince George market for years. “I see a strong, local chamber doing the exciting work of bringing people together for activities that can help grow the economy. I look…
School Board seeks public input on 2017-18 calendar The Chesterfield County School Board is seeking comments from parents, employees and the community about the proposed calendar for 2017-18, which is available online at mychesterfieldschools.com. Comments may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to Proposed Calendar, Chesterfield County Public Schools, P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Comments will be accepted through Jan. 4. The School Board is scheduled to vote Jan. 10 on the calendar. The proposed calendar was developed collaboratively by instructional leaders, school-based administrators, and teachers. The proposed calendar accompanies this news release; here are highlights: Classes begin Sept.…