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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.
Shoosmith cleanup funding expires this fall; county seeks solutions
Chesterfield County officials are seeking solutions as state funding for the Shoosmith Landfill cleanup runs out this fall, with the bankrupt landfill generating tens of thousands of gallons of toxic leachate daily.
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.
Matoaca District Capital Improvement Projects Updated
Supervisor Kevin P. Carroll provided updates on capital improvement projects in Chesterfield County's Matoaca District, though specific project details from the video source could not be verified.
Husband charged in death of 70-year-old Chesterfield woman
A 70-year-old Chesterfield woman was shot and killed at her home on July 22, and police charged her husband with second-degree murder.
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.