Police Blotter
0ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 02/15/2020 9 p.m. – Vehicle parts stolen from residence. BELLMEADOWS RD (54xx block) 02/12/2020 1 p.m. – Front door entry during burglary. Clothing and household goods stolen from residence. BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN (121xx block) 02/18/2020 3 p.m. – Electronics stolen from supermarket. BLACK ISLE WY (115xx block) 02/14/2020 3:20 a.m. – Injury-Accidental – Overdose BRAMPTON WY (27xx block) 02/15/2020 12:30 p.m. – Rear window entry during burglary. Money and miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BRANDERS BRIDGE RD (139xx block) 02/14/2020 4:30 p.m. – Rape-Forcible BRIARWOOD DR (44xx block) 02/14/2020 6:15 a.m. – Rear door entry…
Two in one
0I could easily turn these two subjects into individual articles, but both carry tremendous importance, so I am going to tackle both of them in this one article. I was reading the daily business plan for CF& EMS one morning, and I clicked on a link that takes you to the LODD (Line of Duty Deaths) for 2020. As of the last reported number, 10 firefighters had lost their lives in the line of duty across America. The cause of one of those firefighter deaths can be directly affected by you and me. You have heard a lot about the Move…
Recently Deceased
0ALCOKE, Janice S., 67, of Chesterfield. ASHWORTH, Joseph Wayne, 74, of Chester. CAROLL, Diane Elizabeth, 73, of Matoaca. CLANTON, Willard Ogburn Jr., 80, of Chester, a Coast Guard veteran, widower of Shirley Clanton. GUNN, Franklin Bruce, 70, of Chester, a Coast Guard veteran, widower of Andrea M. Stewart Gunn. HOPPER, Timothy James, 22, of Chesterfield. HUNT, Michael Christopher, 47, of Chesterfield, husband of Jennifer Hunt. JOHNSON, Clyde Deleon, 83, of Chesterfield, a Marine Corps veteran, widower of Norma G. Johnson. KRAMER, Charles John, 80, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran, husband of LaRae Page Kramer. MARABLE, Douglas W., 64, of Chesterfield, a Philip Morris employee, husband of Becky Marable. McCANN, Patrick Joseph…
Topping out ceremony marks milestone in construction of new arts and education center
0Time-honored tradition signals completion of building’s framework Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation celebrated the next milestone in the construction of the Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education at the”topping out of the steel” ceremony. Over 100 guests attended the event last Tuesday. The Perkinson Center is being constructed adjacent to the Chester Library which is located at 11800 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831. “Topping out” is a time-honored tradition when a final beam is placed atop a structure, signaling the completion of the building’s framework. According to Susan Maddox, project manager for the Whiting-Turner Contracting…
Bird alums Anderson, Dorsey enter transfer portal
0BY LUKE KRAUSSE Former L.C. Bird standout Mykey Anderson is set to transfer at the collegiate level. Anderson was a part of UVA Wise’s roster for one season. As a senior at Bird, Anderson received accolades for his play on offense, defense, and special teams. On defense he totaled 32 tackles and four interceptions, while on offense Anderson had over 500 total yards and four touchdowns to help Bird to a 7-3 season in 2018. “Mykey Anderson is a dynamic football player,” said L.C. Bird coach Troy Taylor. “Mykey had a great senior season for us, playing both at corner…
Dale’s Minter commits, Carter transfers
0By Luke Krausse TJ Minter Thomas Dale offensive and defensive lineman T.J. Minter will look to make a strong debut at the collegiate level next season. The 6-3, 270 pound senior has committed to play at Hampden-Sydney. “T.J. Minter has been a great asset to Thomas Dale football,” said coach Kevin Tucker. “He constantly strives in the classroom.” “T.J. exemplifies what it means to be a great leader, teammate, and football.” Minter tallied 13 tackles in limited defensive action, but stood out most for his blocking at offensive guard. He protected quarterback Jasiah Williams and opened holes for running back…
Basketball scores and stats
0Meadowbrook girls (14-8) Meadowbrook 64Colonial Heights 40MBK stats: Maya Ellis 38 pts; Trinity Price 10 pts, 9 reb; Jayla Johnson 10 stl*Last game of regular season Meadowbrook 60Atlee 49MBK stats: Maya Ellis 28 pts, 6 reb, 2 stl; Trinity Price 16 pts, 12 reb; Jada Jones 10 pts*Play-in round of 5B Region Tournament. Meadowbrook advances to play top-seeded Highland Springs. Meadowbrook boys (15-7) Meadowbrook 87Colonial Heights 44MBK stats: Lamondre Gregg 19 pts; James Patterson 11 pts, 10 reb; Sincere Clark 11 pts; Lorenzo Minter 8 asst*Last game of regular season Thomas Dale girls (11-9) Cosby 60Thomas Dale 29No stats reported*Last…
Black History Month play shines
0In one of the final Black History Month events for Second Baptist Church, “Evolution of a Black Girl: From The Slave House to the White House,” was performed on Saturday. February 22 in front of a crowd of dozens. Second Baptist Church has celebrated Black History Month with an array of events, all which were coordinated by the Black History Month Committee consisting of: Brenda White, Marlene Goodwyn, Betty Corey, Marvin Edwards, Emmanuel Fontenot, Deborah Mason, Frances McGruder, and Michelle Monroe-Willis. The play is written, produced, and performed by Virginia native Morgan McCoy. She has performed this play all over…