Chesterfield County, Virginia / Chesterfield Behind the Mic

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Carolyn Sears of the Chesterfield County Public Library to look at ways libraries have changed in recent years, the vast programming the CCPL offers, the ways the community has embraced and relied on the library facilities, 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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Carolyn Sears, Assistant Library Director

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Holland of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about a variety of topics including the economic development announcements that have come in over the last year, the passage of the next budget, and a multitude of updates on various projects in the works 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
Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Jim Holland, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Dale District)

Recorded on location by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Alexa van Aartrijk, manager of Aging and Disability Services, about the ways the county will be celebrating Older Americans Month in May, what kind of events are being held, and what you need to know about ways to support senior members of your family.

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 Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Alexa van Aartrijk, Aging and Disability Services Manager

Recorded on location by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield County Treasurer Rebecca Longnaker to discuss the role of her office and detail the number of different ways that residents can pay their property taxes, which are due June 5. For more information, visit chesterfield.gov/727/treasurer.

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 Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Rebecca Longnaker, Chesterfield County Treasurer

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

Check out this special episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic recorded live at the County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 15 during the inaugural Chesterfield County Earth Day Festival.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chris Winslow of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about a variety of topics including the major economic development projects in the pipeline, the way the county has worked with schools, the success of public safety, the continued focus on improving transportation, and what things are on the horizon for Chesterfield and the Clover Hill 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
Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Chris Winslow, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Clover Hill District)

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Craig Willingham of Fleet Services to learn more about the division, the scope of its mission, the way it impacts the overall organization, and how the new 34,000-square foot facility it just cut the ribbon on recently will improve things for the entire group.

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 Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Craig Willingham, Fleet Services Division Manager

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Ingle, vice-chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, to get his thoughts on some of the latest news in the county and in the Bermuda area including economic development announcements like LEGO and Plenty, progress on the Route 10 superstreet, and changes to the recycling options in the county.

RCUT video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1SA1mAXmfk

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 Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Jim Ingle, Vice-Chair, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Bermuda District)

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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 FY2024 county budget, what is included, how the county was able to do so much while also providing comprehensive tax relief, and much more. For more information, go to Chesterfield.gov/budget.

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 Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Matt Harris, Chairman, Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration
Gerard Durkin, Director of Budget and Management

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin to help break down what is involved in putting together the county budget, how long the process takes, what are some of the misnomers of that process, 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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Matt Harris, Chairman, Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration
Gerard Durkin, Director of Budget and Management

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Kevin Carroll, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, to get his thoughts on some of the latest news in the county, in the Matoaca area, and on the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA), which he also chairs.

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 Jackie Wilkens

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Kevin Carroll, Chairman, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Matoaca District)

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to James Jackson, a 1961 graduate of GW Carver High School and recent Bravo! Award winner, about growing up in Chesterfield, what it was like to spend more that four decades working at NASA, and how it feels to have helped the Apollo missions put men on the moon.


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 Jackie Wilkens



Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl


Guest:
James Jackson, retired NASA engineer and Chesterfield native


Recorded in-house by Communications and Media


Chesterfield.gov/podcast  


Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Kim Conley of Citizen Information and Resources to talk about the way the county plans to celebrate Black History Month this year and what events are coming up for residents to attend throughout February.


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 Jackie Wilkens


Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl


Guest:
Kim Conley, Assistant Director of Citizen Information and Resources


Recorded in-house by Communications and Media


Chesterfield.gov/podcast


Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Rachel Ramirez, executive director of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, about the mission and work of the non-profit, the way it serves residents, and why it’s so important for us to continue to find ways to learn.


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:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl


Guest:
Rachel Ramirez, Executive Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute


Recorded in-house by the Department of Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey to hear more about his State of the County address, what stood out to him about the year that was in 2022, and what he’s looking forward to in 2023 and beyond for Chesterfield. You can watch the address in its entirety on our YouTube channel or our website at chesterfield.gov/StateOfTheCounty.


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:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl


Guests:

Dr. Joe Casey, County Administrator


Filmed in-house by the Department of Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Garrett Hart, the director of economic development, about what was a massive year for Chesterfield with big announcements and lots more likely coming our way in 2023 and beyond.

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:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:
Garrett Hart, Director of Economic Development

Filmed in-house by the Department of Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to John Neal, Director of General Services for Chesterfield, about upcoming changes to the way the county does recycling, how they came about, what was behind choosing the way forward, and what it all means for residents.

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 Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:
John Neal, Director of General Services

chesterfield.gov/recycling

Filmed in-house by the Department of Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dan Cohen, the director of community enhancement, about what his department does, what revitalization means for Chesterfield, how critical affordable housing is, 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

Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:
Dan Cohen, Director of Community Enhancement

Filmed in-house by the Department of Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it’s @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.