Johnson honored for record-setting career at TDHS
0Leon Gholson and Ka’lia Johnson Thomas Dale High alum Ka’lia Johnson had a storied career and will go down as one of the best players to ever suit up in the state of Virginia. She was recently honored by her school by having had her jersey number retired last week. “I’m very thankful to Coach Gholson for making this happen,” Johnson said. “I never believed something like this would happen. It’s something to be proud of.” Johnson won Central District player of the year three times, was regional player of the year as a senior and received first team All-State honors…
Hard work pays off for Dale duo
0Front, Jessica Henderson and Daizjah Brown signed letters of intent; back, from left, varsity coach Leon Gholson, varsity assistant coach Antonio Gilliam, and junior varsity coach Rashad Tims. A duo of talented Thomas Dale High School basketball players recently signed on the dotted line to play college basketball. Jessica Henderson is headed to Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., and Daizjah Brown will suit up for Pittsburgh-Bradford. “Jessica [Henderson] was the first true point guard I’ve had in the program,” coach Leon Gholson said. “But she could score the ball as well.” He applauded Henderson’s loyalty as well. “In an…
State basketball recap
0A storybook season for the Wolverines came to a halt as they fell in the state quarterfinals this past weekend. Coach Reggie Simon led the team to 21 wins and a top seed at the Class 1 state tourney by virtue of a region title. In his fourth year at the school, it’s been a complete turnaround from a program that struggled to field a team in his first season. Mikkel Jaaber was perhaps the team’s most valuable player, and Rome Hudson earned MaxPreps player of the game honors in the team’s regional championship win over Riverheads. Maury 50, LC…
UR professor speaks at Matoaca
1Bertram Ashe talks with Matoaca High junior Zion Porer on Feb. 19 in the high school library. Ashe read from his memoir, ‘Twisted: My Dread Chronicles,’ which explores black male identity, black vernacular and black hair. Ashe is an English professor at the University of Richmond. He spoke at the school as part of Black History Month activities.
Wilberger enjoys teaching K-5 reading
0Meghan Wilberger Despite her short time as a teacher, hard work has already resulted in Meghan Wilberger being named Teacher of the Year at Falling Creek Elementary School. Wilberger, who has only been teaching for five years, said she was surprised by the honor. Wilberger didn’t know what she wanted to do when she was younger, but knew she wanted to work with kids. In high school, she was in a club that would go to the elementary school in the morning and work with the students on any subject. For her college internship, Wilberger worked with second-grade students and…
Westbay raising funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
0Erin and Jack Williams and their son, Whit. Every year, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society nominates several candidates in each state for the chance to compete for the title of Man or Woman of the Year. This year, Chesterfield resident Michelle Westbay has been nominated. Westbay previously worked at Virginia Blood Services – which was recently acquired by the American Red Cross Association – but she has also dipped her hand in volunteer and non-profit work. “I never thought I’d be someone who ran for a competition like this,” said Westbay, who volunteers with Virginia Blood Services, a local food…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ coming to EDMS
0Kristen Warthan and Nicholas Blair rehearse a scene. The Phantom Players will perform “Beauty and the Beast” at Elizabeth Davis Middle School, 601 Corvus Court at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10. The musical follows the classic cartoon movie, but was adapted for the Broadway stage and new songs have been added. The show is directed by Tracey Lynn Frame and stars Kristen Warthan as Belle, Kameron Carter as Beast, Nicholas Blair as Gaston, and 30 additional professional and beginner performers. Tickets can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com by using the keyword:…
County planning slight increase in utility rates
0Chesterfield County is proposing a slight increase in water and wastewater utility fees. Director of Utilities George B. Hayes said the proposal would increase the water commodity charge from $2.07 to $2.15 per 100 cubic feet (ccf). The wastewater commodity charge would increase from $2.24 to $2.25 per 100 cubic feet. The customer charge of $5.08 a month would not change, and the water and wastewater capacity charges would not change. “Since there are three components to our bills, the most transparent way to explain the proposed increase would be to use an average residential customer’s usage, which is 7…