Across the county
Motorcycle driver killed in Route 1 crash
A motorcycle driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Route 288 on Saturday evening, forcing authorities to close the highway for 4 to 6 hours.
Two VDOT contractors killed in Route 1 shooting
Two VDOT contractors were killed in a domestic-related shooting at a staging area near Route 1 and Route 288 in Chesterfield County on July 24, 2026.
State, County Align on Shoosmith Landfill Remediation Plan
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Chesterfield County are executing a coordinated long-term remediation plan for the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill, prioritizing leachate removal, temperature control, and facility closure over 30 years at an estimated cost of $173 million.
Public Hearing on Alverser Drive Roundabout Project Set for August
Chesterfield County Transportation will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on plans for a roundabout at Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road, with written feedback accepted through Aug. 31.
New Rock N Roll Sushi location opens in Chesterfield
Rock N Roll Sushi, a Florida-based chain, opened its first Virginia location on July 20, 2026, at a Midlothian venue featuring guitar-themed decor and rock-themed sushi rolls.
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.
224 Traffic Citations Issued in Hull Street Enforcement Operation
Chesterfield Police issued 224 traffic citations and 29 warnings during a one-day enforcement operation on Hull Street Road on July 24, 2026, targeting unsafe driving practices.
11-Year-Old Voices Opposition to Data Centers at County Meeting
An 11-year-old Chesterfield resident drew a standing ovation at a Board of Supervisors meeting on July 23 after opposing Google's three proposed data center campuses, citing concerns about scale and water consumption.
Shooting Suspect Arrested After Threatening Wendy's Staff with Rifle
Chesterfield police arrested a suspect wanted in a Richmond shooting after he threatened staff with a rifle at a Wendy's on Iron Bridge Road.
Parents Raise Concerns on Google Data Center Near School
WRIC 8News reports that Chesterfield County parents are raising concerns about air, water and noise pollution from a Google data center planned near Deep Creek Middle School, one of three campuses totaling about 1,540 acres.