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A sharecropper’s life: Matoaca resident talks about his grandfather’s legacy

By Danielle Ozbat on February 19, 2019 Community, History

Jim McKnight holds a copy of a book he wrote about his grandfather. For 30 years of William Holliday Sr.’s life, his family would recite his history and achievements at their family reunion. When Holliday died in 2004 at the age of 112, he was one of the oldest men in the country and his grandson, Jim McKnight, said he wanted his legacy to stay alive. “All I knew is that the documents and the history, once it’s written, it’s written, and if it’s just on a piece of paper, it’ll get lost and misplaced and that’s the end of…

Karate dojo offers self-defense classes

By Ellie Browning on February 19, 2019 Classes, Community

In today’s society, self-defense may be crucial. “Self-defense is extremely important, not just for the mind, but for the body as well,” said Doug Taylor, one of the head instructors at Dong’s Karate in Chester. Self-defense includes physical and mental preparation, he said during a Feb. 8 self-defense class. During the seminar, participants learned the value of self-defense, being aware of their surroundings and how to defend themselves. “People are busy. We wanted to teach [them] how to feel 100 percent confident in the ability to protect [themselves] in a super short time frame,” Taylor said. “These techniques have been…

Chevrolet dealership gets a new name: Heritage Chevrolet will be Colonial Chevrolet

By Linda Fausz on February 19, 2019 Business

There has been a Chevrolet dealership on the corner of routes 10 and 1 (West Hundred Road and Jefferson Davis Highway) for as long as most can remember. It has been more than 80 years since Harold Goyne moved his dealership, Dutch Gap Motors, one mile south to protect it from the construction of Interstate 95. The business survived and was sold to H. Carter Myers III, who grew a family of dealerships from one – Petersburg Motor Co., which his grandfather started in 1924 – to 13 dealerships and 16 franchises. Carter Myers Automotive is now under the leadership…

Wells honored

By Caleb M Soptelean on February 19, 2019 Clubs, Community

W. Courtney Wells was honored for 59 years of service to the Chester Lions Club in a surprise announcement during the club’s 80th anniversary celebration Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Meadowbrook Country Club. Wells, on left, receives the International Certificate of Appreciation from Hauser Weiser, a past international director of Lions International. In addition, Ralph Jones awarded Wells with a Lions Lifetime Achievement Award and noted that Wells has sponsored 77 people into the club. Also pictured is James Briggs, center. (Photo by Caleb M. Soptelean)

Thomas Dale students with All-County Symphonic Band

By Press release on February 12, 2019 Community, Schools

The Knights of Thomas Dale were well represented at the All-County Symphonic Band performance on Jan. 11. The concert was held at Manchester High School, under the direction of guest conductor Robert Szabo. Front, from left: Alison Masi (flute), Naki Tillar-Goode (oboe), Kelli Schlatter (clarinet), Micah Bruce (bass clarinet), Zikeria Gray (tuba) and Savannah Moody (contra clarinet). Back row: Eduardo Suarez (alto saxophone), Daniel Lotti (tenor saxophone), Caleb Hepburn (trombone), Joseph Rutherford (french horn), Nicholas Dancey (trombone), Taylor Johnston (trumpet), William Keene (french horn) and Jacob Kern (bassoon).

Scooter for sale!

By Public Comment on February 12, 2019 Announcements

Portable scooter. Can be taken apart for mobility. Easy to transport. 15 miles on every full charge. Excellent condition. $650. Call 804-539-6830.

Battle over Confederate flagpole: County board affirms zoning violation

By Caleb M Soptelean on February 12, 2019 Chesterfield Government, Planning & Zoning

Deputy county attorney Rob Robinson speaks about the case before the Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals last week. The owners of a small piece of land that houses a Confederate battle flag next to Interstate 95 lost a battle last week. Church Road resident Catherine H. Hendricks purchased the land at 2501 Old Bermuda Hundred Road from James and Barbara Eaton last year. Hendricks and the Virginia Flaggers were issued a notice of zoning violation Oct. 31. The Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously affirmed the violation notice at the end of a Feb. 6 hearing. Deputy county attorney Rob…

‘Progressive’ moves underway: Miles details policies that commonwealth attorney’s office has implemented

By Caleb M Soptelean on February 12, 2019 Chesterfield Government, Courts, For the Record

Chesterfield’s Commonwealth Attorney Scott Miles in his office. After two and a half months on the job, Chesterfield’s Commonwealth Attorney Scott Miles believes progress is being made. Democrat Miles, who won a close race over Republican John Childrey in November to finish the final 13 1/2 months of Billy Davenport’s term, was sworn in Nov. 13. Several changes that he touted during the campaign have been made, although it seems likely that he will not be able to accomplish one having to do with increasing treatment options by the time the November election rolls around. Stacey Davenport, a Republican not…

100th birthday!

By Press release on February 12, 2019 Announcements, Community

Charles Wilson Stewart Charles Wilson Stewart, a Lucy Corr Health Care Center resident, celebrated his 100th birthday Jan. 29. He was born in Charles City and is the youngest of five children. Stewart worked for Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Binswanger Glass. His daughters Veronica and Blondina, and many of his eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren joined in a birthday dinner.

New M&M Fund created in honor of Piazza: Teacher, fitness enthusiast died last year

By Press release on February 12, 2019 Community, Healthy Habits

Cynthia Piazza HOPEWELL — The John Randolph Foundation recently announced a new memorial fund at its Jan. 17 awards ceremony. The Cynthia Piazza Mind and Movement, or M&M, Fund will honor the life of a Chester woman who died Oct. 31 after battling brain cancer. Piazza taught for more than 20 years and was a Title I math specialist at Harrowgate Elementary School for 14 years. She was named the county’s elementary teacher of the year in 2010. The M&M Fund will carry on Piazza’s passions of improving the education of underprivileged students and encouraging physical fitness. Her husband, Michael…

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