Football Recaps
0L.C. Bird 40, Midlothian 0 The Skyhawks rebounded after a loss to Thomas Dale in a big way blanking the Trojans. Senior running back Corbin Donaldson rushed for 268 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Marcus Banks threw for 153 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for an additional 81 yards. Donaldson started the scoring for L.C. Bird in the first quarter on a 15-yard touchdown run, then added runs of 67 and 11 yards that found the end zone as well. Banks threw his first touchdown, a 77-yard bullet to Jemouri La Pierre, then hit La Pierre a second time…
Dogpound in the eye of the storm
0Hello and welcome back to the Dogpound surrounded by hurricanes. Well, at least it feels that way. Texas got slammed by Hurricane Harvey, and now Hurricane Irma is going to run all over Florida. I lived in Houston for almost three years…never saw a hurricane…there were storms of course but we had more issues with heat waves and freezing weather [yes…freezing…three days of below-freezing weather, and pipes were busting everywhere]. Houston is barely above sea level, and many of the freeways actually dip down to go under another road [some areas have like five layers of highways all crossing in…
MEGASITE BEING CALLED MATOACA BUT IN CHESTER
3CHESTERFIELD – Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe joined the Economic Development Authority of Chesterfield to announce the acquisition of 1,675 acres of prime real estate in the county to be used to attract a large industrial manufacturing company that could bring 5,000-10,000 direct and supplier jobs and billions of dollars in investments to Chesterfield County. “I am pleased to take part in announcing the creation of a significant new economic asset that will drive job creation and economic activity for Chesterfield and the Richmond region,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. “This site gives Virginia something unique and allows us to compete…
HISTORY: THAT WAS THEN: WREXHAM HALL
0This notable intersection of Iron Bridge and Centralia roads is known for the location of it cattycorner pharmacies junk food joints, banks and the shopping center with the latest victim of the Martin’s closings. At one time the northeast corner of that intersection was home to Wrexham before they paved paradise and put up a parking lot. In the mid-1980s, the home, which some say dates back to 1770, was moved to its current location on Old Wrexham Road, and it is currently an event destination. Two additions were made, one in 1950 and the other in 1960. The…
BRIEFS: Rents and Transportation
0CHESTER RENTS Rents in Chester have increased 0.2 percent over the past month, and are up 3.2 percent year-over-year. • Median rent prices here prove to be more affordable than comparable cities nationwide. • Chester’s median two-bedroom apartment rents of $1,250 is above the national average of $1,160. • The national rent index has increased 0.4 percent over the past month, and is up 2.9 percent year-over-year. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY———— The less fortunate in Chesterfield are not offered transportation options. It’s either have your own car or stay at home. One other option is…
Gillies named Chesterfield planning director
0Chesterfield County has named Andrew G. Gillies as its new planning director. County leaders selected Gillies after a national recruitment process. He is currently the community services director for Farmers Branch, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Having worked for more than 30 years in the planning and community development field, Gillies brings a wide range of experience to Chesterfield County. Over his career, Gillies has worked primarily for Texas municipalities; however, he served as the executive director for a large city-county planning commission in Kentucky for seven years. As director of Chesterfield County’s Planning Department, Gillies will oversee a staff…
Vacationing at St. Simons Island, Georgia
0FeedMore receives $1,000 from Corvette Club
0Following their most productive car show ever, the Corvette Club of Richmond donated $1,000 to FeedMore. Club president Bob Brody recently presented a check for $1,000 to Doug Pick, the non-profit’s CEO, and Christy Dalton, itsCommunity Events Manager. The club raised money for FeedMore at their 21st Annual All Corvette RoundUp, which was held this summer in Chester. The show featured over 100 Corvettes of all ages, from a 1953 white convertible (the first year Corvettes were produced) through all body styles up to 2017. The Corvette Club of Richmond, is the oldest continuously-operated Corvette Club in Virginia and it…