On Monday, Feb. 8, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following speech excerpts ahead of his third State of the State Address. The Governor’s Office also premiered the following video on …
by Patsy Nobles Jones LOVE YOU MORE Living on earth for 37,079 days sounds like a long time, but if you ask a person reaching the age of 101 years, six months and seven days how long is life, the …
Lifeline Blood Services Blood Drive Feb. 23 Lifeline Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Piggly Wiggly from 1-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23 FHU Associates Rummage Sale March 18-20 The FHU Chester …
Southwest Human Resource Agency is now accepting applications for a one-time food voucher from income eligible persons who have experienced a qualifying circumstance related to COVID-19. Contact the …
Rosenwald leaves mark on Chester Co. education By Jerry Woods The Julius Rosenwald Fund School Building Program made an incredible mark on the history of African American education. The fund, …
Chester County Commissioner John Welch was elected as the first African American on the Chester County Commission in August of 2006 and has been serving the community since. Then, Tierra Thaxton …
Robert Spain of Cornerstone Pharmacy gives Meghan Welch the COVID-19 vaccine. Cornerstone is taking appointments for those who are 70 years or older, K-12 teachers, childcare staff members, …
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week February 7-14 WHEREAS, the health and well-being of congenital heart patients is of paramount importance; and WHEREAS, each year in the United States, more than …
Chester County Commodity Dates Feb. 10 and 11 Commodities will be distributed at the Main SWHRA Office on White Ave. on Feb. 10 for those whose last names end in A-L and Feb. 11 for those whose last …
COVID-19 deaths remain at 44 in Chester County with no change since last, and the number of active cases continue to decline. Last week the number of active cases were 90 and this week it is 71. Of …
The Chester County’s Trustee Office encourages property owners to pay 2020 property taxes before the noon Feb. 27 deadline. On Monday, March 1, 1.5 percent interest will be added to unpaid taxes. …
A Chester County Independent subscriber recently reported having received a phone call regarding subscription renewal. The subscriber said the call seemed professional, complete with an automated …
By Jerry Woods The Black History Month observance began in 1926 as Negro History Week. The event, a brainchild of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and others evolved into Black History Month in …
In 1982, George Saunders was elected as the first African American representative to the Henderson Board of Aldermen. After the death of Saunders, his daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Ann Saunders, was chosen …
WRAP (Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program) welcomes the new advocate for Chester and Hardin Counties, Daphne Renfroe. During the pandemic, WRAP has continued to provide services to men, …
By Rebecca Seratt Extension Agent A very common goal that a lot of people set this time of year is to save more money in the coming months. One area you may be able to reduce spending is on your food …
Sweetlips Stew Sale Feb. 6 Sweetlips Volunteer Fire Department Super Bowl Stew and Bake Sale will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Snow date is Saturday, Feb. 13. Bring your own containers and come …
Active COVID-19 cases in Chester County continue to decline, as the number of deaths related to the coronavirus increased by five in the past week. Between Jan. 25 and Feb. 2, active cases declined …
The Chester County Health Department is now booking appointments for individuals in Phase 1b of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (k-12 and child care staff and first responders) and those aged …
