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Mega trailers coming to Falling Creek Middle School

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During the March 9 Chesterfield County Public Schools board meeting, the board approved up to $7.7 million to purchase “mega trailers” for three schools. The mega trailers, which have restrooms and cafeteria units, include three for Falling Creek Middle School and one each for Hening and Chalkley elementary schools. Josh Davis, chief operations officer, noted that the school district had approved a lease of the five mega trailers almost two years ago for use at Crestwood and Reams elementary schools. “Those buildings have served those schools very, very well,” Davis said. “We’ve come up with a great plan for those…

Second vaccine allowed within 42 days, health officer says

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The Chesterfield Health District recently announced that second doses of COVID-19 vaccines can be received within 42 days of the first one. Dr. Alexander Samuel, health district director, noted that during the Feb. 24 supervisors’ meeting. Samuel said that due to a glitch in the state’s scheduling website, people were sharing appointments for second doses with those who needed a first dose and that caused health department staff to send people away when they showed up for vaccinations. Staff would then have to call and email people to fill the slots, Samuel said. He was hopeful the glitch would be…

Middle and high schoolers headed back to school March 9

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On Feb. 9, the Chesterfield County Public Schools board unanimously approved a return to in-person learning five days a week for students in grades six through 12 on Tuesday, March 9. Students can still choose to learn 100 percent virtually through the end of the school year. On Feb. 5, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) requested that all public schools offer some form of in-person learning by March 15. Deputy Superintendent Thomas Taylor said that the “overwhelming majority” of teachers will have received two COVID-19 vaccinations by March 9. In spite of that, Taylor said, “We have heard from the [Centers…

Criminal justice reform moving through legislature; Admission reform at gov’s schools tabled

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A number of bills have passed both houses of the General Assembly and await final passage after clearing a conference committee. State Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond) highlighted several of the bills on Sunday, Feb. 21. Legalization of marijuana — HB2312 and SB1406 — are under discussion. Some of the details yet to be ironed out between the two bills include licensing and distribution, Morrissey said. HB2047 would make a defendant’s mental health condition available at trial. Currently, state law only allows for an insanity declaration, which Morrissey described as an all-or-nothing approach. Other bills that could be signed by Gov.…

Church endures, foundation kept strong over time

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In 1927, The Rev. J. H. Binford led the remodeling of the first structure of what is known today as Historic First Baptist Church Centralia. Two years following the close of the Civil War, the First Baptist Church Centralia was organized under the name of the Salem African Baptist Church. The small group of members forming this church had previously worshiped with the Salem Baptist Church (white), which is located on Centralia Road, two miles south of Centralia. Nineteen years ago, around 250 members of the 800-member First Baptist Church Centralia met at their historic church to celebrate their forebears.…

Learn from blotter

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To the Editor: I am grateful to the Village News  for the services it supplies to our community.   Each newspaper for some years now, has included the “Police Blotter”  You should pay attention to this and the numbers of crimes reported.  One “rape” incident or one vandal activity  is one too many.  We could reduce these numbers if we apply good common sense.  Why do you leave items in your car, and why do you not take that one minute to make sure your car is secured when exiting?  You only invite thieves and vandals.  Granted, some things are not…

Black History Month celebration calendar

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Virginia State University and Chesterfield County presents the 32nd Black History Month Celebration. Each February, Chesterfield County and Virginia State University celebrate the month with a variety of programs designed to explore the rich, diverse heritage of African Americans and their contributions to our community and nation. Virtual programs and events remaining throughout the month follows. Let it Shine! Saturday, Feb. 20, 2-3 p.m. Bright Star Theatre introduces children to significant events and notable names of the Civil Rights Movement. For kids and families. Registration begins Feb. 6. Available for 7 days after premiere date. Take a Tour of the…

Valentine’s and love

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”  MLK Valentine’s Day  is just around the corner. But how exactly did this custom or celebration start?  There are several explanations, all of which date back to thousands of years ago. One tells the story of a priest named Valentine who was incarcerated for aiding persecuted Christians. He was executed on February 14 circa 270 AD  because he defied the Roman emperors’ ruling at the time which banned all marriages and engagements in efforts to garner more soilders in the army. Others believe…

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