The Chesterfield County School Board heard a presentation which advocated for extending the length of the district's school day at a Tuesday night meeting.

The presentation, which was made by school district officials and showed to the board on Tuesday, Nov. 14, said that the school district, the largest in Virginia, also has the Commonwealth's shortest school day.

The presentation recommended adding 15 minutes to each school day, saying it would help close learning gaps and help the district meet state requirements on class time -- while keeping the first day of school the same between this year and next year.

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/chesterfield-school-board-hears-pitch-to-lengthen-school-day/

A little bit of rain overnight

A vehicle was seen engulfed in flames in a business parking lot off of Midlothian Turnpike on Monday afternoon.

The vehicle fire was located in the 11300 block of Midlothian Turnpike. Photos captured at the scene around 1:15 p.m. showed black smoke billowing from the flames.

Chesterfield County fire crews have responded and are currently at the scene.

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/photos-vehicle-engulfed-in-flames-in-parking-lot-on-midlothian-turnpike/

Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers remarks following Virginia General Election 2023