During a June 23 work session, Chesterfield County Public Schools board members heard about six options for reopening schools on Sept. 8 and 9. The first option – a normal five-day week – can’t be accomplished, deputy superintendent Thomas Taylor said at the virtual meeting. Option 6 involves all-virtual, or online, learning. Even if the school board selects another option – the rest of which involve in-school instruction one to three days a week – parents could still decide for their student to learn online, superintendent Merv Daugherty said. Although the board typically does not have a meeting in July,…
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Residents exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms should register prior to attending As part of a statewide push to increase testing the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting several free COVID-19 testing events across the county this month. Appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at (804) 318-8207 before each event. Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms, and it is free for uninsured or underinsured persons. While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing is limited and appointments should be made by phone with the Chesterfield Health Department. Residents who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms as defined by the Virginia…
Pastor Rocky Angone kneeling for his daily prayer at the Chester gazebo.
Pastor Rocky Angone prays daily in Chester gazebo The gazebo situated in the heart of Chester on West Hundred Road has become familiar to many Chester residents as a symbol of the quaint village they call home. Mid-morning motorists driving through the Village might recently have become familiar with another sight: a T-shirt clad man kneeling down in the gazebo, two dogs waiting patiently on the bench behind him. Meet Pastor Rocky Angone, and his two canine companions, 12-year-old Madelyn and puppy Cooper. Angone felt called to begin praying in the gazebo in September 2017 after reading 1 Timothy 4:13…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer Merit Badge Workshops for scouts during August. These workshops are offered by a merit badge counselor certified with the Heart of Virginia Council. Archaeology merit badge workshop will be held on Monday, Aug. 3 and August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Road. These day-long workshops are for scouts ages 11-17 and will cover the archaeological process, site surveys and site excavations. Cost $10.00 and does not include badge. Scouts should bring lunch…
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The Chesterfield Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Bravo! Awards, recognizing outstanding professional and community achievements of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ alumni. During the past eleven years, recipients included from professional athletes, musicians and, doctors to entrepreneurs, and business leaders who have made an exceptional impact on their professions and community. On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, a gala combining virtual aspects with in-person ones will be held to honor our 2020 recipients. To find out more about Bravo! Awards or to receive an invitation to the Bravo! Awards gala in November 2020 contact the Chesterfield…
Shepherd's Center volunteer assisting a client to the car to give her a ride to an appointment.
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield has a critical need for volunteer drivers over the age of 25 to transport seniors to essential medical, dental appointments, and grocery or food pantries. Areas in the greatest need of drivers include Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Chester, and Hopewell. Can you help by offering a few hours to provide a ride to a senior in our community? The Center is also looking for volunteer instructors to teach classes online virtually. If you have a passion for a subject and would love to share it with our Adventures in Learning students, we would love for…
By a vote of 4-1 with Jim Ingle dissenting, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning for the Courthouse Landing mixed-use project last week. The June 24 meeting was the first one in months since the COVID-19 virus hit that allowed residents to speak in person during public comment. A number availed themselves of the opportunity. “This is an extremely solid project,” Dale District resident David Harris said. “It could fund schools and teacher raises” and add restaurants. “We need more jobs and tax money. We [have to] keep our teachers from leaving.” Mike Uzel said that, although…
MedFlight on approach during a training exercise at Chesterfield County Airport.
It started out as an average day on March 27, at the Virginia State Police EMS MedFlight I base at Chesterfield County Airport. Pilots, flight nurses, and paramedics went around performing their duties waiting for a call for help that would spring them into action for a rescue mission. They didn’t have to wait long. The dispatch order came: a 3-year-old was missing in Caroline County, and time was running out. Every second counted as the team assembled. The helicopter which silently rested on a wheeled platform seemingly came to life as it was rolled out of the bay, and…
Parks and Recreation will manage the Chesterfield County office effective Wed. The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will fall within Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation starting Wednesday, July 1. Headquartered next to Central Library at 9501 Lori Road, the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office provides research-based educational programming in three key areas: agricultural and natural resources, 4-H youth development, and family and consumer resources. Cooperative Extension staff can significantly expand services to the community by utilizing a large volunteer base to provide additional outreach. These volunteers serve as Master Gardeners, 4-H camp and club leaders, and Master Food Volunteers to carry forth…
JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION
The James River Association (JRA) has officially opened registration for its 2020 season of “Connect with the James” programs. Open to the public, they provide a one-of-kind experience in getting on the water while learning about the history and natural resources of the James River and its tributaries. Opportunities include canoeing, kayaking, and informative outings on the JRA’s education vessel, Spirit of the James. “Helping people develop an appreciation for the James River, its natural resources, and [as] cultural resources is what the James River Association does best,” said Justin Doyle, JRA’s Community Conservation Manager. “Our Connect with the James programs…