Bessie Hicks, circa 1904, holds her son and daughter, possibly waiting for her husband to get home from a hard day’s work at the Matoaca Mill or getting ready to go to work at the sweat shop herself. The Matoaca Mill spun cotton into cloth using newly invented machines. The mill was built close to the Appomattox River because it needed a good supply of water to power its weaving machines with water-wheels. To encourage workers to work at a mill, some mill owners built houses for them. In this way, new villages and towns developed. Many became known as…
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FORT LEE, Va. – Fort Lee commemorates its centennial in 2017 with a variety of activities that honor both its rich history and the lineage of troops, family members, and civilians who contributed to a century of support to the nation. Celebration plans in July include a community concert at the annual Fourth at the Fort celebration, a time capsule ceremony, the unveiling of a commemorative print, museum exhibit openings, and a documentary premiere. “For 100 years, Camp/Fort Lee has provided world-class training to the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces,” said Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams,…
A mural of Howard L. Baugh in the Chesterfield County Airport, painted by Maggie O’Leary, is a token of honor for this member of the Tuskegee Airman, those who served bravely and boldly in World War II. Baugh passed away Aug. 23, 2008, but his legacy lives on. The decorated soldier was born in Petersburg, graduated from Virginia State College (now VSU), and later in his life resided in Chesterfield. Baugh earned many honors during his dedicated career including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Outstanding…
By Amy Lee Capitol News Service They call them the “suitcase children,” youngsters who are shuttled back and forth between their parents’ homes amid messy divorce and custody battles. Regardless of which parent finally emerges victorious in court, the child loses time with friends, involvement in school activities, and a sense of stability at home. Two Chesterfield residents, with support from Del. Riley Ingram, R-Hopewell, have been fighting for a new law to protect these “suitcase children.” Roy Mastro and Stella Edwards drafted a bill that would amend the state code and hold guardians ad litem to greater accountability. Attorneys…
It’s that time of year; the “crud” is back in action. You know the crud; you may very well have the crud as you are reading this right now. The crud is any illness infecting persons and making them extremely miserable, whether it is throwing up, fever, cough, or sneezing. We may also know the crud as the stomach bug, norovirus rotavirus, or the actual flu (respiratory). Any of these illness can be labeled the “crud.” You feel cruddy, you are cruddy, and you can make others around you cruddy at an alarming rate. As you may have guessed by…
Budget Meetings underway CHESTERFIELD — To continue engaging citizens about the budget process, Chesterfield County will host community meetings among the county’s magisterial districts. The meetings are part of the county’s “Blueprint Chesterfield” initiative, which began last summer as a way for citizens to learn about the budget process and help the county define priorities moving forward. Come hear what citizens have told us are their priorities, and help us continue building Chesterfield’s Blueprint says the press release. Community meeting schedule: · Feb. 13 at 2:30 p.m.: Dale District, Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard – passed · Feb. 13 at…
In a historic first for the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, the world of the traditional classical symphony orchestra will merge with the modem combination of electric guitars, bass, vocals, and rhythm sets as the Chester-based variety band, Outside the Wire, joins with the 55-member Petersburg Symphony Orchestra in its 5th annual Cabaret event on Saturday, Feb. 18. This collaboration was the brainchild of PSO member Larry Lyles. Since 2014, he has been the music director for Chester-based Trigate Productions, partnering with company president and producer Lee McDowell and his son, program director Brandon McDowell. With the creation of Trigate’s most recent…
In celebration of Black History Month, Second Baptist Church is sponsoring a concert featuring the Richmond Boys Choir. Founded as a collaboration between Theatre IV and the Boys & Girls Club of Richmond.In the fall of 1996 the RBC conducted its first citywide auditions. As a result approximately 25 boys were chosen for membership. Before long, the mayor recognized the choir as “Richmond’s Ambassadors of Song.” The choir is in its 20th season and is currently under the leadership of Craig Matthews, music director. They have performed at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, the Richmond Public Library, and the Virginia…
ARBOR BANKS TR (62xx block) 01/30/2017 10:00 p.m. – Front driver’s side door entered. Miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 01/30/2017 6:00 p.m. – Front driver’s side door entered. Money and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. ARBOR LAKE DR (68xx block) 01/30/2017 6:30 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. ARBOR PARK DR (62xxx block) 01/30/2017 10:00 p.m. – Front driver’s side door entered. Money stolen from vehicle. BELLBROOK DR (42xx block) 01/05/2017 8:00 a.m. – Household goods and miscellaneous items stolen from residence. CHESTER RD (95xx block) 02/04/2017 6:00 p.m. – Injury-Accidental -…
Ballard, Mrs. Joyce Lewis, 84, of Chesterfield, wife of Warren H. Ballard Sr. Beavans, Mrs. Virginia Sears, 92, of South Chesterfield, widow of Walter Andrew Beavans. Breakall, Mr. James P., 87, of North Chesterfield, an Air Force veteran, husband of Lois Linn Breakall. Davis, Mrs. Janice, 77, of Chester, widow of Robert D. Davis. Eberly, Mrs. Diane Sonner, 66, of North Chesterfield, wife of Joseph S. Eberly. Ellis, Mrs. Rita, 89, of Chester, widow of Robert E. Ellis Sr. Fields, Mr. Jerry L., 76, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran, husband of Ruth Sluss Fields. Martin, Mr. Brett Lenard Jr., 30, of North Chesterfield, fiance of Olivia Jones. Mattson, Ms.…