Former L.C. Bird safety and quarterback, Ant Harris, got some long-awaited and well-deserved news last week. The former UVA standout was added to the Minnesota Vikings active roster. The move was announced when the Vikings placed Antone Exum on injured reserve, per the Minneapolis Star Tribune. After some mock drafts had him going as high as the fourth round, Harris’ draft stock slipped, probably due to his size and an injury that caused him to miss his pro day and the senior bowl – not for a lack of quality in play. Though he wasn’t selected, he was immediately signed…
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National Wrestling Hall of Fame member Michael Moore rode off into the sunset on top. Fresh off back-to-back state champions, Moore retired from coaching. Entering the fray, another coach with a plethora of experience at all levels, is Hal Miles. “We are very fortunate to get a coach with Coach Miles’ qualifications,” said Matoaca AD Larry Stewart. “He has coached some of the best wrestlers in the world and we are looking forward to continuing the success of our wrestling program under him.” Though he took a couple of years off, Miles has coached wrestling at the prestigious Fox Catcher…
During the week of November 16 through 20, Matoaca’s FBLA sponsored their annual “Feather the Turkey” event to raise money for the Virginia FBLA State Service Project, ProjectASK. For the past five years, Matoaca’s FBLA has sponsored this event to support ASK, a non-profit organization started by parents of children receiving cancer treatments at the VCU Massey Cancer Center. Forty years later, ASK has now grown to be comprised of parents, health-professionals, and other concerned citizens. The support that Virginia’s FBLA provides ASK allows for the funding of a patient/counselor chaplain, the donation of gift cards to support the families…
The Chesterfield County School Board has hired BWP & Associates to conduct a national search for the next superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. BWP & Associates representatives Dr. Kevin Castner and Dr. Wayne Harris attended a recent School Board meeting to discuss the search and selection process. BWP will seek a successor to Dr. Marcus Newsome, who announced in the fall that he would retire at the end of the 2015-16 school year. The search will include a lengthy period for public input, including a survey available to all residents and a number of community forums. An online survey…
Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. As they say…it is the season and I am way behind on getting anything ready for Christmas. Even though I know it comes the same time every year, each year it just seems to arrive faster. Shopping is always a hassle and with so many stores and options to choose from…local store…big city store…on-line and so on. ..however, there is one thing I always look for in a store and that is good customer service. Speaking of customer service, I recently ran into one that did not make me…
Mollie Halpern: The FBI this year prepares to collect data on animal cruelty crimes through its National Incident-Based Reporting System, or NIBRS. I’m Mollie Halpern of the Bureau with FBI, This Week. NIBRS is a collection of detailed crime statistics that law enforcement agencies from across the country provide to the FBI. Unit Chief Amy Blasher says the Bureau partnered with the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Animal Welfare Institute to make the change… Play Local/Download Amy Blasher: They believe that animal cruelty was an early indicator of violent crime, and that’s really what led the discussions with our law…
Due to unprecedented demand, HealthCare.gov announced last night that it would be extending the first deadline to Thursday, December 17 at 11:59pm PSTfor people looking to enroll in coverage effective January 1. The days leading up to the December 15 deadline saw a surge in consumer demand. HealthCare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan released the following statement: “Because of the unprecedented demand and volume of consumers contacting our call center or visiting HealthCare.gov, we are extending the deadline to sign-up for January 1 coverage until 11:59pm PST December 17. Hundreds of thousands have already selected plans over the last two days and approximately…
For the fifth year, visitors of all ages are encouraged to start the New Year on the right foot with a First Day Hike Jan. 1 in a Virginia State Park. Parking is free, and all 36 parks will offer at least one guided hike in addition to self-guided hikes. The first 50 visitors to each park will receive a special edition pin commemorating the 80th anniversary of Virginia State Parks. The popular First Day Hikes photo contest and team competition will be offered. Details and links on how to enter can be found here: http://bit.ly/2016FDH. Each contest features…
Matoaca resident Katelyn McCarter has overcome several of life’s obstacles in the music industry on her way to becoming a Christian Recording Pop artist. A two-time International Music and Entertainment Association Christian Female Vocalist, Christian Entertainer of the Year award-winner and Rebirth Radio’s 2013 Song of the Year and Rising Artist of the Year award winner, McCarter dropped her connection with a national record label in 2013 and is now an Indi Artist. With the invigorating strength she receives from God, she will be celebrating the release of her first CD “Chasing the Wind,” with a concert on Friday, Dec.…
Police are seeking two suspects who placed skimming devices on two ATMs in Chesterfield County. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, police responded to the SunTrust Bank branch at 13001 Hull Street Road where a skimming device was found by a customer. As the customer removed her card from the ATM, the skimming device came off. The customer then alerted the bank. Surveillance cameras captured images of two suspects, a female and a male, when they returned to the ATM to attempt to remove the device. The suspects were traveling in a gray or silver 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The first suspect is…