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Charlie Kirk · Chesterfield

Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Making Post About Charlie Kirk

Coverage: 7 sources

Chesterfield County School Board Member Dot Heffron says she will resign after a social media post she made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing sparked outrage.See the Story

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Chesterfield Residents React to Resignation of School Board Member Following Charlie Kirk Post

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. Chesterfield School Board member Dot Heffron announced her resignation Sunday following backlash over a social media post she made after the deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The post, which read, "Call me old fashioned, but I remember when we used to be okay with shooting Nazis," was originally uploaded to her private Instagram account. Her decision to resign has prompted mixed reactions from residen…See the Story

Charlie Kirk · Chesterfield

‘It Has Been an Honor’: Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County Public Schools has announced the resignation of school board member Dorothy Heffron after a controversial social media post made in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. The resignation letter was shared with 8News by Heffron and was announced by the county on Sunday, Sept. 14. According to the letter, her resignation will take effect on Dec. 31, 2025, to ensure "the operational pro…See the Story

BREAKING: In New Audio, Sears Brags About Endorsement from Chief Architect of DOGE Who Fired Thousands of Virginians - Democratic Party of Virginia

Sears: “Vivek Ramaswamy has endorsed me. He’s coming to Chesterfield September 19th when we have the full ticket because that’s the first day of voting. […]” VIRGINIA – In new audio leaked by Patriot Takes, Winsome Earle-Sears brags about the endorsement from Vivek Ramaswamy, a key architect of DOGE who is responsible for firing thousands of Virginians. Sears also touts an upcoming campaign event with Ramaswamy. The endorsement and event are th…Vivek Ramaswamy · Chesterfield Read Article

Contractor claims for third time this year that it’s owed millions from Chesterfield for road work - Richmond BizSense

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors is slated this week to review a claim by contractor Branscome alleging it is owed millions for a road widening project on West Hundred Road in Chester. (BizSense file photos) Add $14 million more to the lingering payments dispute between a particular contractor and Chesterfield County. Branscome Operating LLC is for the third time this year claiming it is owed money by the county, this time seeking nearly $1…Chesterfield, Virginia · Chesterfield Read Article

Youngkin and GOP push Dot Heffron to resign now, not December

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Media’s Double Standard: Why Won’t They Ask Spanberger About Supporters’ Violent Rhetoric?

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Back in 2017 and 2021, it was one of the most common questions the media asked Donald Trump: “Do you denounce [insert name of someone who was connected to either the Charlottesville riots or the Jan. 6 protest]?” It is a version of a question that’s frequently asked of Republican officeholders, but it’s interesting to see how many of the same reporters have forgotten that line of questioning when it comes to Virginia’s Democrat candidate for gov…Media · Chesterfield Read Article

Lane closed, exit ramp narrowed on I-95 South in Chesterfield due to crash

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Drivers can expect delays during their afternoon commute on Monday due to a crash on a section of Interstate 95 South in Chesterfield County. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, the Virginia Department of Transportation reported that the south right lane and shoulder were closed on I-95 near West Hundred Road in Chesterfield due to a crash. According to the department, the south exit ramp has also been narrow…Chesterfield, Virginia · Chesterfield Read Article

Amanda Pohl Announces End of Campaign for Congress in Virginia's First District

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Amanda Pohl recently announced that she is ending her congressional campaign in Virginia's First District. In an announcement on Monday, Sept. 15, a statement from Pohl was released explaining her decision, detailing what she has done throughout the campaign up until this point and thanking those that have supported her. "As I examine my role in how to best serve the people of the First Congressional District, and given t…Chesterfield, Virginia · Chesterfield See the Story

‘It Has Been an Honor’: Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

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Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Making Post About Charlie Kirk

Chesterfield Residents React to Resignation of School Board Member Following Charlie Kirk Post

‘It Has Been an Honor’: Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

BREAKING: In New Audio, Sears Brags About Endorsement from Chief Architect of DOGE Who Fired Thousands of Virginians - Democratic Party of Virginia

Jackson resigns as Chester Fire Chief

Heffron resigns amid Kirk controversy

Chesterfield now has cameras; $250 fines for drivers who pass school buses

Contractor claims for third time this year that it’s owed millions from Chesterfield for road work - Richmond BizSense

Youngkin and GOP push Dot Heffron to resign now, not December

Media’s Double Standard: Why Won’t They Ask Spanberger About Supporters’ Violent Rhetoric?

Lane closed, exit ramp narrowed on I-95 South in Chesterfield due to crash

Amanda Pohl Announces End of Campaign for Congress in Virginia's First District

‘It Has Been an Honor’: Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

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BREAKING: In New Audio, Sears Brags About Endorsement from Chief Architect of DOGE Who Fired Thousands of Virginians - Democratic Party of Virginia

Jackson resigns as Chester Fire Chief

Heffron resigns amid Kirk controversy

Chesterfield now has cameras; $250 fines for drivers who pass school buses

Contractor claims for third time this year that it’s owed millions from Chesterfield for road work - Richmond BizSense

Youngkin and GOP push Dot Heffron to resign now, not December

Media’s Double Standard: Why Won’t They Ask Spanberger About Supporters’ Violent Rhetoric?

Lane closed, exit ramp narrowed on I-95 South in Chesterfield due to crash

Amanda Pohl Announces End of Campaign for Congress in Virginia's First District

‘It Has Been an Honor’: Chesterfield School Board Member Resigns After Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination