Chesterfield Behind the Mic

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , Nick Feucht of the Department of Community Enhancement joins the show to talk about housing in the county, his role in the department, how housing fits into the larger picture for economic development efforts, and much more.     Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , Allyson Butler of Prevention Services joins the show to talk about the "Accidental Drug Dealer" campaign that Chesterfield County's Mental Health Support Services is holding this spring. She talks through the importance of securing and/or disposing of unused medications, the resources that are out there for Chesterfield residents, and much mo...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin go in depth on the proposed FY2025 county budget, what is included, the methods by which Chesterfield made the decisions in this proposal that it did, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Dr. Mark Miller of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about his first tenure as vice chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2024, and a number of updates on projects in the Midlothian District.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Direc...

On the latest episode of  Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Henry Bendon from GRTC about the organization's newest microtransit program along Hull Street Road, how it works, and what the possibilities could mean for the county if the new Clover Dale Zone takes off.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photograph...

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 Photogra...

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/...

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 t...

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...

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/H...

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/Came...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 familie...

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 Sti...

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 B...

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 Dire...

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 Produce...

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 S...

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...

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 Exec...

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 Boy...

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 112 th 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/W...