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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 135: State of the County 2025

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2025/12/11

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we share a special broadcast of this year's State of the County presentation. Moderated by Human Resources Director Mary Martin Selby, the panel discussion focuses on the work of the organization and the way various departments are looking for innovative ways to serve residents. Click here to view the splash video. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of

19:42

Episode 134: How to Get Involved During the 2025...

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2025/11/26

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome the 2025 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Carol Ricker to the program to talk not only about her background and how she was chosen for such an important role but also the Christmas Mother program, what it does, and how you can help them spread joy this year. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce

21:02

Episode 133: Chesterfield HSFB Playoff Preview (2025)

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2025/11/19

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 playoff matchups ahead for several 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, Joanna Heims, and

19:15

Episode 132: The Importance of Fraud Week in...

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2025/11/05

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Internal Audit Director Khara Durden about the upcoming International Fraud Week and what all goes into that each year as the county looks to focus on fraud, waste, and abuse across the organization and schools. 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

23:55

Episode 131: Recovery Court Provides Pathways

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2025/10/22

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Rondell Davis about her journey the last few years as she made her way out of active addiction in large part thanks to Recovery Court. She also discusses how her experiences provided her not only a pathway forward but also helped her land as a Peer Recovery Specialist, which continues to bring her immense joy. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of

19:46

Episode 130: Chesterfield HSFB Mid-Season Recap (2025)

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2025/10/08

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we do our annual drop in on the ongoing high school football season and see where things stand for the area’s teams at the midway point. 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 Music: Hip Hop This by Seven

29:45

Episode 129: Court Navigator Program Wins VACo Award

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2025/10/01

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Deborah Dugger and Joeleathia Wilson about CARP’s Court Navigator program, which recently took home the prestigious Best Large County Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). We discuss the program, what drove its design, the way it fits into the overall mission of CARP, and much more. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of

34:55

Episode 128: A Lifetime of Lessons with Chesterfield...

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2025/09/17

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to inaugural Chesterfield Sports Hall of Famer Ken Oxendine about growing up in this community and, following a great playing career at Virginia Tech and in the NFL, returning home to give back to the place that raised him. 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

14:55

Episode 127: Raising Awareness About the Links...

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2025/09/03

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Melissa Ackley from Mental Health Support Services’ Prevention Services to discuss Suicide Prevention Month and the links between addiction and suicide. 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

42:04

Episode 126: Chesterfield County High School Football...

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2025/08/27

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we get you ready for another high school football season around the county by touching base on all 10 schools and discuss the different storylines that are facing the various teams this fall. 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

18:08

Episode 125: Brightpoint a Boon for Chesterfield...

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2025/08/13

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Bill Fiege, president of Brightpoint Community College, about recent changes at the school, its view of its place in the community, how circumstances have changed things for those looking at higher education, and what Brightpoint has to offer on a number of fronts. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce

20:19

Episode 124: Sportable Helps Meet the Needs of...

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2025/08/06

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Hunter Leemon of Sportable to talk about the organization, the work it does in the community, the way it views accessibility and how that impacts the lives of many in Chesterfield. 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:

27:20

Episode 123: Worthdays Looks to Bring Joy to Those in...

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2025/07/23

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Caroline Neal of Worthdays about the work the organization does, how it came to be, and what it’s like to make special occasions all the brighter for those in foster care. 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

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Episode 122: Trip to Rwanda Helps Spread HARPs Message

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2025/07/09

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk Sheriff Karl Leonard about his trip earlier this year to an international symposium in Rwanda, what he feels like Chesterfield and the HARP program brought to the event, and some of the lessons he took away from it as he retuned even more invigorated than before. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera

27:27

Episode 121: Chesterfield Brings Home County’s First...

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2025/06/25

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to several members of the county’s Constituent and Media Services Department about bringing home Chesterfield’s first-ever PRSA Award. We discuss the 2025 Commonwealth Award Winner for Multicultural Public Relations for Chesterfield Café con la Comunidad, what all went into creating the event, and how significant it is to win. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin

23:56

Episode 120: SOAR365 Does Great Work in Chesterfield...

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2025/06/11

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Wise with SOAR365 about the important work the organization does, how its programming differs between children and adults, the long history of summer camps they’ve offered at Camp Baker in Chesterfield, and how folks can get involved or even volunteer to help those who need these types of services. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of

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Episode 119: Pocahontas State Park Remains a Huge...

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2025/05/28

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Clark with Pocahontas State Park to break down all it has to offer not only to local residents but those in the region, state, and beyond, be it aquatic programs and overnight facilities to trails, educational and summer programming, and other recreational uses like boating and fishing. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor:

14:26

Episode 118: Checking In With Supervisor Jim Holland...

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2025/05/21

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Holland of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about the last year on the board, some of the big items facing the county in 2025, 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

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Episode 117: CSB Helps a Wide Range of Chesterfield...

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2025/05/14

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Executive Director Kelly Fried about the Community Services Board (CSB), the many services it provides to county residents, and how the various pieces of the organization come together to support those in need of these services here in Chesterfield. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator:

27:16

Episode 116: Checking In With Supervisor Kevin...

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2025/05/07

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Kevin Carroll of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about the last year on the board, some of the big items facing the county in 2025, and a number of updates on projects in the Matoaca 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:

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