Bomb threats here, there, and everywhere!

Two more bomb threats today in Chesterfield County. “Woolridge Elementary School about 9:17 a.m., which was followed by a similar threat to L.C. Bird High School. ” according to the RTD

Other related bomb threats? Chesterfield Town Center and Chesterfield County Airport …*could* be related.

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Chesterfield school bomb threats

In the past 9 days there have been 11 different bomb threats in 8 different schools in Chesterfield County. 4 of those bomb threats happened yesterday at Meadowbrook High School, Crestwood Elementary School and Clover Hill Elementary School.

Read the full list from the RTDĀ 

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The spread of MRSA continues

Two more cases in Petersburg and Henrico were confirmed to be the drug-resistant staph infection. Last week 7 students from James River had gotten the virus.

Read more at WRIC

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2nd Annual Head of the James Regatta Review

The second annual Head of the James Regatta took place on Saturday, October 13th at Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield county. The regatta was co-sponsored by James River High School Crew and the Virginia Boat Club. Rowers numbered 256 in total (49 masters and 207 junior rowers) and represented 12 rowing clubs. Clubs traveled from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Chesapeake, Williamsburg and as far away as Raleigh, NC. (more…)

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Staph infections spread at James River High School

Apparently back in August a kid from the JV football team had a staph infection and now two new cases have popped up and they are now taking preventative measures to stop the spread. MRSA a drug-resistant staph that can spread quickly was the cause of death of a Bedford County high school student on Monday. (more…)

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Chesterfield teacher honored as Virginia teacher of year

Helene Leong, a teacher in Chesterfield, has been selected as the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club teacher of the year for the state of Virginia. Leong teaches fourth grade at A.M. Davis Elementary School. Read more

(Referenced NBC12)

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Events

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