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POLICE BLOTTER

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ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 06/11/2017 9:45 p.m. – Consumable goods stolen from residence. ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 06/11/2017 9:45 p.m. – Consumable goods stolen from residence. ALLERTON ST (61xx block) 10/01/2016 8:00 a.m. – Rear door entry. Electronics and miscellaneous items reported stolen. ASHTON WOODS DR (52xx block) 06/07/2017 8:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. AUTUMNLEAF DR (58xx block) 06/02/2017 5:00 p.m. – Vandalism to a residence. BARON DR (60xx block) 06/06/2017 6:30 p.m. – Front passenger side door entered. Electronics and miscellaneous items reported stolen from vehicle. BERMUDA CT (143xx block) 06/09/2017 8:00 p.m. – Money and…

What protects us?

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As we begin to learn more about the tragic high-rise apartment building in London, I want to address what protects us. Thus far, there are 17 confirmed fatalities and about 100 people still missing. There are so many issues that lead to a situation like this, but I will attempt to address some of them. I just heard, in a news report, that there was no alarm system, no sprinkler system, one stairwell and other reported fire safety issues. The building had apparently undergone cosmetic construction on the exterior, which may have contributed to fire spread, but that will…

Local scholars visit Nation’s capitol

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Three former Thomas Dale High School students, and recent college graduates visited Washington in March. Andrias White (George Mason University), Maryann Chan and Greg Gallop II (both University of Virginia graduates) saw city landmarks, heard motivational speeches and received sage advice. Their itinerary included tours of the U.S. Capitol and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.  They also attended a presentation by Sgt. Carol Adams of the Richmond Police Department,  whose message was similar to the one she delivered at the White House a few weeks earlier.  They got a personal tour of the Old Post Office…

Matoaca graduate receives agriculture scholarship

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Nathan Hendrick, a recent graduate of Matoaca High School, was presented the Richard Nunnally Scholarship from the Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association. The scholarship was developed to honor the former Chesterfield Extension Agent, and is given annually to an outstanding horticulture student at Chesterfields Vocational Technical Center. Nathan will attend VSU in the fall to study Agriculture.

Bird’s Baum to B’water / Matoaca’s Driskill will play for Bridgewater

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Baum By ANDY BALDACCI L.C. Bird girls basketball standout Madison Baum has committed to continue her athletics and academics at Bridgewater College, a Division 3 school.Last season, Baum, a team captain, averaged 7 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. She was also selected to 1st team All Conference, 1st team All Region, and the All Academic team. L.C. Bird girls coach Chevette Walker commented, “Maddie is exceptional player she was determined and refused to quit. She is a tenacious defender. She sacrificed everything and took pride in her defense.” Last season, the Bridgewater team finished with a 14-12…

Dogpound graduate

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Hello, and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. My neighbors put up a big tent last weekend to celebrate the graduation of their oldest daughter from high school. I do not know if she plans on attending college or not, but it did kick start my brain cells on the thought…”What would I tell a graduating class of 2017?” What advice would I give them as they move from the safe haven of school into the real world…reality on steroids so to speak? Would I ever be asked to speak to a graduating class??..Probably not, but let’s…

Summer program hopes to be good influence for kids

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A mother and son duo best known for their ASSIST Student Athletes program that aids students with getting sports scholarships is opening a summer camp for kids ranging from ages six to 14. William Carter and his mother, Chana Carter, run and operate the ASSIST (Athlete Scholastic Support Initiative for Securing success Tomorrow) Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2003 and has helped over 1,700 youths obtain scholarships. Camp ASSIST will have two locations – Chester (behind Elizabeth Scott Elementary School) and downtown Richmond – and it is designed to help campers develop and embrace positive self-esteem, courage, community…

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