ALLERTON ST (61xx block) 11/13/2020 8 p.m. – Bicycles stolen from residence. ARBOR MEADOWS DR (67xx block) 11/10/2020 7 p.m. – Vandalism to a vehicle. BARBOURSVILLE LN (61xx block) 11/10/2020 7 p.m. – Firearms stolen from vehicle. BEECHNUT AVE (56xx block) 11/14/2020 8:15 p.m. – Weapons Violations-Illegal Discharge BELLWOOD RD (24xx block) 11/09/2020 5 p.m. – Side window entry during burglary. Electronics and miscellaneous items stolen from business. BENSLEY COMMONS BLVD (26xx block) 11/08/2020 1 p.m. – Weapons Violations-Carrying Concealed BENSLEY PARK BLVD (75xx block) 11/16/2020 11:47 a.m. – Front door entry during burglary. Nothing reported stolen. BEULAH RD (53xx…
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Bennett, Sally Marie, 69, of Chesterfield. Bingham, Alfred Joseph Jr., 53, of Chesterfield, husband of Anita Bingham. Doty, Albert Edgar Jr., 72, of Chesterfield, a Marine Corps veteran, husband of Andrea Doty. Hesler, Lee J., 77, of Chesterfield, husband of Jane Hesler. Hodges, Velma J., 85, of Chesterfield, widow of Vaden H. Hodges. Jaynes, Walker Turner, 93, of Chester, an Army veteran who served in World War II, widower of Mary Frances Jaynes. Lipsey, Joanne Pond, 91, of Chesterfield, widow of Sidney E. Lipsey. Mills, Janette L., 84, of Chesterfield, wife of James R. “Bud” Mills. Stofko, Charlotte, 85, of Chester. Stoots, Patricia Raborg, 72, of Chesterfield, wife of Edward…
Bryce Carter (Twitter) Thomas Dale High School gridiron standouts Bryce Carter, Darius Sterling and Jasiah Williams have all been receiving Division I offers. Now, they all have new ones. Recently, Carter, a defensive end, was offered a scholarship by Old Dominion University. A rising junior, Carter has tallied eight offers overall, including from East Carolina, Liberty, Virginia Tech, Duke, UVA, Pittsburgh and Wake Forest. “He’s gotten up to 260 pounds and colleges are drooling over him,” TDHS football coach Kevin Tucker said. “I expect him to be a 10-15 offer kid by the end of the spring, and after his…
A park will be developed near where a 212-foot tall U.S. flag is flying on Coxendale Road near Interstate 95 and Route 288, according to Richard Smith. Richard and Monique Smith have big plans for their 70-acre property north of Coxendale Road. The couple – who own seven construction, demolition and recycling businesses in Chester – plan to build on the land surrounding the 40-foot by 76-foot U.S. flag they installed there late last year. Unity Park, as it will be known, will include a 5,000-square-foot steel and glass building that will be used as an educational venue for fifth-grade…
Korina Singh at the Jan. 26 Snow Festival. Twirling a baton isn’t as easy as one might think. Judges are continuously looking for routine content, difficulty, speed, smoothness and showmanship. The 12th annual Snow Festival baton competition was held Saturday, Jan. 26 at Thomas Dale High School. More than 90 twirlers, representing North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, competed. “Twirlers must master twirling skills, be flexible, and physically fit,” said Diane Gunnels, director and coach of the Royalettes. “Showmanship is also very important and twirlers work to be confident in performing.” Gunnels has been working with the Royalettes for over…
Chester resident Kate Ewalt recently received a Virginia Association of Science Teachers Recognition in Science Education (RISE) award. The award recognizes excellence in science education at the middle school level. Ewalt is a seventh-grade life science teacher at Colonial Heights Middle School.
ABOVE: R.J. Smith Construction employee Jim Ingle is pictured next to a finial atop a flagpole next to Interstate 95 in Chester. A new flag is coming to eastern Chesterfield County, a really big flag. The flag will be the largest American flag in Virginia on the tallest flagpole in the state, according to a press release. A flag-raising event will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at USA Iron and Metal, 1800 Coxendale Road. The event will honor military troops, veterans, law enforcement and first responders. Rich Smith, president of R.J. Smith Construction, said that he and…
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Chesterfield – Magnolia Grange, the Chesterfield County Museum and the 1892 Historic Jail will be among the Richmond Region’s most renowned historic sites that will be offering a “passport” to “time travel” during a special admission-free weekend on March 24 and 25. Tourists and locals alike are invited to discover the history of Chesterfield County. Each site will offer complimentary admission to visitors who show a Time Travelers Passport, available at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. All participating sites are offering a prize opportunity for Passport holders during the Time Travelers Weekend. The prizes will feature items from each of the participating sites’ gift…
The Chesterfield Food Bank recently received a donation of $10,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities. According to Kim Hill, director of the food bank, the Publix managers and corporate team members visited the food bank a few months back and volunteered at their Ettrick Distribution. They handed out food, pushed carts, and took the time to talk to the residents needing food at that place of distribution. “It was awesome,” she said. “They were willing to jump right into community hunger relief efforts before they even opened their stores. They have started a partnership with FeedMore, and in turn also…