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Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Chesterfield County

A podcast focused on the people, stories, and happenings of Chesterfield County, Virginia.

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Episode 75: Checking In With Supervisor Jim Holland...

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2024/02/14

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Holland of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about his third tenure as chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2024, and a number of updates on projects in the Dale District. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn

24:11

Episode 74: How Communities in Schools Serves...

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2024/02/07

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Executive Director Ashley Hall to discuss Communities in Schools, what the organization does to help students, how the program is structured locally, the events they have planned for 2024, and much more. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions

36:41

Episode 73: Focusing on African American History in...

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2024/01/31

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Ernestine Wilson of the African American History Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia about Black History Month 2024, her experience growing up in Chesterfield, the way the county has changed over the years, the spirit of community that she’s always appreciated so much, and the events she’s looking forward to this year. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host:

27:27

Episode 72: What the JLARC Study Says About School...

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2024/01/24

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Mark Gribbin of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) about the work his team did to examine Virginia’s funding model for public education. He discusses what they found, why the formula needs adjustments, and how the study came to its conclusions about significant underfunding of schools in the Commonwealth and in Chesterfield County. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas

23:46

Episode 71: Ways to Stay Warm and Save Money This Winter

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2024/01/17

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Craig Carper of Dominion Energy about how to stay warm and still save a little money this winter. We work through how to start cutting down on your heating and energy costs as well as ways the company will work with customers to lower their bills. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and

21:53

Episode 70: Understanding How Real Estate Assessments...

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2024/01/10

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Director of Real Estate Assessments Melvin Bloomfield about the process the county uses to assess properties, how it works, what the data for 2024 has shown, and much more. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal and

25:24

Episode 69: Standout Stories From 2023

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2024/01/03

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim McConnell of Communications and Media about the year that was 2023 in Chesterfield County, looking at some of the stories that stood out to us most throughout the year on both the podcast and the Chesterfield On Point blog. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics:

23:22

Episode 68: State of the County 2023 with Dr. Joe Casey

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2023/12/20

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey about the recent State of the County presentation, what stands out about the ways to Live, Learn, Work, and Play in Chesterfield, and what he’s looking forward to in the weeks and months ahead for 2024. You can watch the address in its entirety on our YouTube channel as well as on our website at https://www.chesterfield.gov/stateofthecounty. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa

23:27

Episode 67: The Impact of the CVTA in Chesterfield

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2023/12/13

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Executive Director Chet Parsons about the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, or CVTA, to discuss not only its role in the region but also the ways in which it is helping to deliver real results for road projects in Chesterfield County. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt

23:26

Episode 66: How to Stay Safe This Holiday Season

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2023/11/29

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chief Loy Senter of Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Lt. Col. Brad Badgerow of the Chesterfield County Police Department about how you can keep your family safe this holiday season. We’ll cover ways to ensure your kitchen, lights, and home are not at risk of fires and best practices for protecting yourself and your valuables while out shopping this year. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas

14:42

Episode 65: How to Get Involved During the 2023 Holidays

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2023/11/15

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we share some information on how to help provide Thanksgiving meals for those who need them this year before we talk to the 2023 Chesterfield Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Kathy Fox about her background with the organization, how she came to be chosen this year, and what people need to know about how to make Christmas brighter for families and children in need. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas

21:39

Episode 64: Chesterfield HSFB Postseason Preview

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2023/11/08

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we take a look at the way the regular season ended for Chesterfield’s teams and preview the upcoming playoff matchups ahead for five schools across the county. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal and Elizabeth Hart Music:

24:08

Episode 63: Catching up with Chesterfield’s Own...

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2023/11/01

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Chesterfield recording artist Carrie Brockwell back to the show to get an update on how the last year has gone in her career, what’s it like to transition back to being a high school student while also playing gigs, and where she sees things heading in the coming months. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera

32:20

Episode 62: Chesterfield’s Tameka Stephens Talks...

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2023/10/25

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield’s own Tameka Stephens about her exciting journey to not only try to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune but how she got there, what it was like to play and win, and how it's made such an impression on her life. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics:

26:57

Episode 61: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023

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2023/10/18

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Lindsay Cassada, Coordinator of Chesterfield County’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center, to talk about domestic violence, the support resources available locally, and what people should know this October to raise more awareness around the issue. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin

20:38

Episode 60: Chesterfield HSFB Mid-Season Recap

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2023/10/04

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we drop in on the ongoing high school football season around the county and see where things stand for the area’s 10 teams midway through the 2023 fall campaign. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal, Elizabeth Hart, and

16:16

Episode 59: Gearing Up for Community Cup 2023

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2023/09/20

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dalila Medrano, Multicultural Community Engagement Coordinator, about the ways in which the county reaches out to multicultural parts of the community, the kinds of resources that are available, and the types of events Community Engagement and Resources offers. That list includes the Community Cup, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at River City Sportsplex. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas

26:54

Episode 58: Preparing for Emergencies This Fall and...

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2023/09/13

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jess Robison about emergency preparedness, why now is the time to think through not just your hurricane preparedness plans but also your upcoming winter preparedness plans too, and what kind of resources the county offers to help you get you, your home, and your family ready for what may come. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt

11:51

Episode 57: Mental Health Is Ageless

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2023/09/06

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Melissa Ackley and Alexa van Aartrijk about National Suicide Prevention Month, the alarming trend of suicide in older adults, why connection and activity are so beneficial, and much more. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J

17:42

Episode 56: Catch the Fun at the Chesterfield County...

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2023/08/23

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to General Manager Brenda White Vaughn of the Chesterfield County Fair about this year’s 112th installment of the annual community event to discuss the new attractions, the scope of the event, and the information you and your family need to know going in. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith

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