Event will only showcase fireworks; no other activities and entertainment will be permitted or showcased A long-standing Chesterfield celebration of everything red, white, and blue will be booming back to glory next month, although the event will take on a different look and feel from previous years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chesterfield County’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, presented by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, will be held Saturday, July 4 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. The free fireworks event will begin at 9:15 p.m. While the fairgrounds will be closed to the general public, there will be limited…
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Chester march encouraged peaceful demonstration More than 400 people participated in a peaceful demonstration on Saturday, marching one mile, from the Chester Village gazebo to Thomas Dale High School. The march, led by 2020 Thomas Dale High School graduate Zuri Washington, was an effort to allow people to express their concerns about the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. All three received national attention due to their tragic deaths. Floyd and Taylor by questionable arrest procedures by law enforcement in their home states of Minnesota and Kentucky, respectively. Arbery was allegedly murdered in Georgia under the pretense…
It looks as if Carvana may be a victim of the economic impact from COVID-19. The used auto reseller recently announced that it was backing away from its plans for a 184-acre site on Woods Edge Road in southeast Chesterfield County. In a June 3 email, company spokeswoman Amy O’Hara said: “After further examination of current business priorities, Carvana is no longer pursuing an auto inspection center and storage facility in Chesterfield. The company appreciates the support and partnership it has received throughout the site selection process and extends its gratitude to the Chesterfield community.” The Tempe, Ariz.-based company fought…
Journalist writes children’s book Cliff Davis’s imagination sometimes runs away with him. This time it landed in a book. Davis has penned “A Chookamook Came Over for Breakfast.” Davis is not new to writing, he is a seasoned journalist. He has been a staff writer for the Hopewell News, did articles and wrote a column for the Progress-Index and regularly contributed to Richmond Magazine. Davis was born on an Air Force base in Wyoming one December day. “No place for sunshine lovers!” Davis said. “Writing has always been a part of me,” Davis said. “Life is so rich, so fascinating,…
Chesterfield County had 32 deaths related to the coronavirus as of May 27. County supervisors heard that and more information from Chesterfield’s health district director, Dr. Alexander Samuel, during their May 27 meeting. Samuel noted that the county’s positivity testing rate for COVID-19 was at 17.5 percent, which was down from the peak of about 28 percent in mid-April. However, it was an increase from 11.8 percent three weeks previous. Samuel added that more than 11,000 coronavirus tests had been administered to county residents, the fourth-highest total in the state. Clover Hill supervisor Chris Winslow asked Samuel if he thought…
As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting another round of free COVID-19 testing events at three locations: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Bellwood Flea Market9201 Jefferson Davis Highway Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Falling Creek Ironworks Park6407 Jefferson Davis Highway Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Stonebridge Recreation Center230 Karl Linn Drive Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms. It is free for uninsured or underinsured persons. While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing…
At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, is launching “Back in Business” grants to support small businesses negatively affected by COVID-19. The $10,000 grants are designed to provide immediate relief to businesses to help them remain in business through the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for reopening under the guidelines of Forward Virginia. The $5 million dollars, dedicated for the grant program, will come from the federal funding Chesterfield County received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Small businesses are a critical component of Chesterfield’s economy.…
Sarah C. Snead to retire from county in October after 25 years of service After 25 years with Chesterfield County, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services Sarah C. Snead announced her plans to retire, effective October 1. Snead, whose career in human services spans nearly five decades, has served as deputy county administrator since July 2010. “It’s been a remarkable journey,” Snead said. “I have been incredibly fortunate to work with dedicated and talented Chesterfield County team members including each of the leaders of Human Services Departments. There are so many people capable of upholding all the good work we…
Studio B Hair Gallery team
Local hair salon reopens under Phase I guidelines Studio B first opened its doors on April 18, 2017. Not quite three years later, salon owner and master stylist Bethany Yurachek found herself closing them, under orders by Gov. Northam in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. “I was totally shocked in the beginning,” Yurachek said. “I did not realize the magnitude of the virus, but quickly realized that the safety of our clients and staff was first and foremost.” The temporary closure was difficult for the salon located at 12128 Branders Creek Drive in Chester, and…
Courthouse Landing traffic improvements
Five months after giving the project a denial recommendation, the Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Courthouse Landing on May 19. Courthouse Landing traffic improvements The commission gave the project a denial recommendation Dec. 17. The Board of Supervisors remanded the case back to the Planning Commission on Jan. 22. The supervisors will now consider the case again. The developer of the project — which would be located on 124 acres on the northeast corner of Route 10 and Courthouse Road — made several revisions in order to gain approval of county staff. These include adding four turn…