Two local Republicans who declared their intention to seek their party’s nomination for governor next year could have faced each other in the general election. State Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield) and Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) have announced their candidacies, along with Kurt Santini, a Bedford County resident and former Army Ranger. Chase, who earlier said she would run as an independent if her party chose a convention instead of a primary for next year’s election, made an about-face on Friday. In a Dec. 11 Facebook post, Chase said she recently received “thousands of communications” from across the state asking…
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The Chester branch of Edward Jones Chester donated approximately $1,000 to Fire Station 1 in support of local first responders. The branch’s financial advisor, Leonard McAdams and the branch’s sr. office administrator, Annie Meadows presented the donation. The donation, given to members of all three shifts, included gift cards from Kroger, and for these small businesses in Chester: Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern, The Village Grill and Grant Coffee Co.
The year 2020 has seen the cancellation of many gatherings and celebrations. But the pandemic didn’t stop the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Sunset Memorial Park on Saturday, December 19th. There were no speeches, no Army Honor Guard presenting the Flag, no singing of the national anthem. But still, the volunteers came. Over a hundred vehicles lined the cemetery’s roadway, and their occupants waited patiently to pick up wreaths. The volunteers then went throughout the grounds and placed the wreaths on the graves of veterans interred in the cemetery. Many were first-time volunteers who brought their children to share the…
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Tracing a family’s history can be enlightening, thrilling, and sometimes scary. It has become a hobby for many, and some are lucky enough to trace the family name through centuries. Former Chester resident Virginia Levy was so excited when she discovered her family came to America on the Mayflower. The Fausz family has been able to trace its ancestors through America and Germany, dating back to the 15th century from the south German province of Bravaria. Ancestors of this family fought gallantly and courageously in the Crusades of the 12th and 13th centuries and received special recognition from the king…
Billy Stubbs celebrates 97.
William “Billy” Stubbs of Bensley, celebrated his 97th birthday, Friday, Dec. 11. Billy always like to talk and bring up memories of his time at Benedictine High School. When time came for his daughters, Susan and Gwen, to think of the perfect gift for his birthday they wanted to give him a varsity jacket from Benedictine. “They did not have jackets for athletics in 1942,” Susan said. “He earned three letters and a trophy in 1942.” She added that Father Dan, then principal, gave him a game ball the team won against St. Christopher. “Father Dan gave it to him…
Delmer Farmer, center, received the Two-Star Note from the Army in October with Agnes, his wife of 78 years and family by his side.
Delmer Farmer, known to his loved ones as Buck, is the oldest of six children. In his case, that means a lot: Farmer will turn 100 on Jan. 3, 2021. Although the lockdown makes a birthday celebration uncertain, Farmer is sure “there will be some type of celebration.” The soon-to-be-centenarian is no stranger to being celebrated. In October, he received a two-star note. “It was a personal note from Maj. Gen. Rodney Fogg,” Farmer explained, “on behalf of the Army, thanking me for my service, stateside and in Europe.” Fogg also wished Farmer a happy 100th birthday, albeit a few…
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors agreed to have a public hearing about a modified noise ordinance to be held during the Dec. 16 hearing. County Attorney Jeffrey Mincks spoke during the supervisors’ Nov. 18 work session about the proposal. The county currently has a noise ordinance that goes into effect at midnight, but Mincks said that’s too late. He suggests changing it to 11 p.m. and adding some restrictions for daytime hours as well. In addition to the noise ordinance, Mincks proposes adding a requirement that one have a berm or backstop when target shooting so that bullets don’t…
Some special education students are exception In a news release the day before Thanksgiving, Chesterfield County Public Schools announced a pause in in-person instruction in school buildings through the end of the first semester, Jan. 29. Certain special education students are not subject to the pause. The decision was due to a dramatic development in COVID-19 data. The 25 cases per 100,000 people per day standard was breached Nov. 25 when it rose to 26.5. The rolling seven-day average of cases had been 13.2 per 100,000 a month before, according to the release. In addition, the coronavirus test positivity rate…
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 across Chesterfield, the county’s Health Department is hosting a series of free testing events throughout December. The free, indoor, walk-up testing events will occur on the following days and locations: Mondays: Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Second Baptist Church 5100 West Hundred Road Tuesdays: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10 a.m. to noon Walmsley United Methodist Church 2950 Walmsley Blvd. Wednesdays: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 30 10 a.m. to noon St. Augustine’s Catholic Church 4400 Beulah Road Thursdays: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31 10 a.m.…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia in partnership with Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department presents “Yuletide of the Twenties” Holiday Tours to be held Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is meant to provide activities at no charge for the public. We invite you to come and enjoy while learning about Chesterfield County’s unique historical sites. Enjoy the holiday season as it might have been observed at Magnolia Grange by experiencing holiday traditions in the 1920s. Learn about ornaments that would have been common during the period, holiday songs popular during the 1920s, culinary dishes…