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County Plans Shoosmith Landfill Closure, Seeks Resident Input
Chesterfield County is working with state and federal officials on closure and remediation plans for the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill and has launched a web portal for resident questions ahead of a July 22 Board of Supervisors update.
AG's Office Investigates Shoosmith Landfill Owners
The Virginia Attorney General's office is investigating actions by the owners of the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County amid a toxic leachate crisis that could cost taxpayers over $170 million to remediate.
Three firefighters, civilian hospitalized after crash involving Chesterfield medic unit
Four people, including three firefighters from a Chesterfield County Fire and EMS ambulance, were hospitalized after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with the ambulance Wednesday afternoon on Whitepine Road.
Shoosmith landfill owners face criminal investigation as Virginia's DEQ cooperates with attorney general
Virginia's Environmental Quality Department is working with the Attorney General to investigate the owners of a bankrupt Chesterfield County landfill over alleged criminal abandonment of the facility and misappropriation of millions in company assets.
Lightning believed to have sparked a house fire in Chesterfield County, Virginia - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform
Lightning struck a two-story home on Okuma Drive in Chesterfield County on July 6, 2026, igniting an attic fire that firefighters extinguished in about 20 minutes with no injuries reported.
Golf Tournament to Benefit Injured Chesterfield Police Officers
A golf tournament on August 25 at Highlands Golf Course will raise funds for Chesterfield police officers Jacob Clark and Jacob Wells, who were shot during a May 31 domestic disturbance call and are recovering at home.
Jury Trial Set in County Widening Project Dispute
Chesterfield County faces a jury trial set for September 2027 in a dispute with contractor Branscome Operating LLC over $2.5 million in additional costs for the Iron Bridge Road widening project, one of three lawsuits totaling nearly $20 million against the county.
Democrats Hylton, Crosby vie for Chesterfield supervisor seat
Two Democrats are competing in an Aug. 4 special election to fill the rest of Jim Holland's term on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors after his death last October.
Chesterfield Reaffirms Top Quad-AAA Bond Rating
Chesterfield County reaffirmed its Quad-AAA bond rating from all four major rating agencies, positioning it to borrow at the lowest interest rates for capital projects like schools and infrastructure.
Chesterfield Library Opens Winter Maker Market Applications
Chesterfield Public Library is accepting Winter Maker Market vendor applications by July 31, with the market scheduled for December 5 at LaPrade Library.