Historical Society Offers Special Paranormal Investigation at Trinity Church
0The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a paranormal investigation of Historic Trinity Church in December . In partnership with CHSV, Spirited History will offer a special investigation on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd. This special holiday program will utilize holiday music as a trigger to connect with spirits. Cost is $20/person; ages eight to adult only; children must be accompanied by an adult. Spirited History can be heard live every Friday night at…
Chesterfield County teachers win 7 of 16 R.E.B. awards
0Chesterfield County teachers won seven of this year’s R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. The annual awards program, which is a partnership between the Community Foundation and the R.E.B. Foundation, recognizes excellence in public education by awarding cash grants to outstanding public school teachers in central Virginia. This year, 102 teachers were nominated by students, parents and colleagues and 34 of those nominees became finalists. From the finalists, 16 winners were chosen to receive grants of $8,100 to $12,000 that will provide learning opportunities during the adventure of a lifetime. The 18 finalists not chosen for a professional development grant will…
Skyhawks’ epic four-year run comes to an end
0L.C. Bird lost in the playoffs. That six-word sentence sent shockwaves through the Central Region last Friday. The Skyhawks finally fell from postseason grace after an epic nearly four season run that included three consecutive state championships and a 33-game winning streak. Hermitage defeated the Skyhawks 21-12 last Friday at Randolph-Macon to advance to the 5A South region semi-finals. It wasn’t really close, either. Quarterback Eli Odom and the Panthers were the better team. Let’s not take a crumb away from L.C. Bird. You’re entitled to whatever opinion you may have developed about the program that’s become increasingly mercurial as…
Thomas Dale squeaks by Hylton, face Cosby in Semis
0For the third time in 15 years, the Thomas Dale Knights and the C.D. Hylton Bulldogs met in the 6A South Regional Quarterfinals, and this time, the Knights prevailed victoriously, 17-14. Led by Roderick Wilson’s 19 tackles and one sack, the Knights’ Dark Zone defense was present early and often against the high-powered Bulldog offense. “Wilson’s 19 tackles is one heck of a game at any level,” head coach Kevin Tucker said. “We’ve asked our guys on defense to come out and do things they’re not used to and they have all stepped-up this year.” After holding Hylton to a…
Hurricanes Win States, off to Nationals
0Last weekend, the 10U CVA Hurricanes won the AAU State Championship with their win over VA Wolverines – 32-0. This win has given them the opportunity to compete for the National Championship in Florida on Dec. 9-13. Pictured above front row from left: Jayden Mason, Michael Dabney, Zyaire Burton, Christopher Tuck, Cody Shelton, Royce Graham, Gregory Alston, James Mitchell, Jaison Banks, Donovan Woods. Second Row from left: Rayshaun Robertson, Qu’Ran Keys, Franklin Turner, Matthew Houston, Clinton Oulds, Maddax Lee, Robert Lavalle, Lonnell McEachin, Donnell Batts, Shawn Campbell, Elijah Dickerson. Third row from left: Tamari Mason, Arvin Thornton, Chalmus Burgess, Joshua…
Sports Briefs
0Ashby offered by James Madison It was a good week for the L.C. Bird linebacker, Rayshard Ashby. Fresh off a Conference 12 Defensive Player of the Year award, he also picked up his third college offer – this one from James Madison University. In the regular season, Ashby totaled 87 tackles, 16 for losses while wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks with 10.5 sacks. This past weekend against Hermitage he tallied 11 tackles to follow up a 14 tackle, four sack performance against Matoaca in the first round of the 5A South playoffs. L.C. Bird alum embarks on college journey L.C.…
Seen Around the Classroom
0SHREK THE MUSICAL Shrek The Musical performed by the Thomas Dale High School Theatre company was enjoyed by parents and a packed auditorium last weekend. THANKSGIVING AT ELIZABETH SCOTT Mrs. Gwaltney’s kindergarten class students celebrating Thanksgiving with “Stone Soup” at Elizabeth Scott Elementary School. POWWOW AT MARGUERITE Marguarite Christian Elementary School students learned about traditional Native American dances and traditions from Ray Silva – a member of both the Navajo and Pueblo tribes.
Hurting in the Dogpound
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful but hurting Dogpound. Yes, despite all of the exercise and eating right… well… mostly right… I had to give up and go to a chiropractor. My sciatic nerve has been acting up something terrible of late… especially in the car. Not sure why the car is such an issue since I can sit at my computer at work or at the table at home with minor issues, but drive for 30 minutes and I get this pain crawling across by buttocks and down the right side of my leg. I had a serious…