fundraising
PHOTO · LOCAL BUSINESS
Local Business
Swift Creek Mill Theatre seeks funds for holiday reopening
Swift Creek Mill Theatre, closed since May 2026 after years of financial strain, is seeking $250,000 by the end of September to reopen in December with a scaled-down seasonal model centered on its popular holiday show.
PHOTO · COMMUNITY
Community
Chester Motocross Rider Raises Funds for Experimental Surgery
Nic Hayes, a Chester motocross competitor paralyzed in a June 2023 accident, is raising $275,000 for experimental spinal surgery scheduled for later in 2026.
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools
Audit flags $31,000 in unapproved school fundraisers
An October 2025 county audit uncovered $31,000 in fundraiser revenue raised through unapproved channels by Chesterfield Schools staff, with most fundraisers lacking principal approval and proper financial tracking.