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Chesterfield Couple Graduates from VCU at 65 and 58
After nearly a decade of study while working full time, Chesterfield County couple Wanda and Tony Reynolds graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with bachelor's degrees in psychology at ages 65 and 58.
Suspected radiation exposure temporarily closes Chesterfield ER
A Chesterfield County emergency room was briefly closed Wednesday night after a patient arrived saying they may have been exposed to a radiological agent, prompting a HAZMAT response. Testing found no radiation and no threat to the public, and the ER resumed normal operations.
Chesterfield early childhood teacher acquitted in assault allegation
A Chesterfield County early childhood teacher was acquitted of assault charges after a boy bit her and she responded by kicking and grabbing his jaw, with the judge finding insufficient evidence of unreasonable force despite calling her verbal reaction "absolutely inappropriate."
Chesterfield breaks ground on new fire station in Chester
Chesterfield County broke ground on a $12.3 million replacement Fire Station 1 in Chester to address the area's rapid growth and the aging 64-year-old original facility.
Teen injured after stepping into traffic near Chesterfield school
A teenage girl was transported by helicopter after intentionally stepping into traffic near Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School on Bailey Bridge Road in Midlothian on Tuesday, June 16.
Supervisor Hylton Discusses 2026 County Priorities, Dale District Projects
Interim Dale District Supervisor Dr. LeQuan Hylton discusses the county's 2026 priorities, emphasizing education investment, infrastructure development, and public safety in the context of major school construction projects underway in his district.
Judge Denies Bond for Man Accused in Teen's Death
A Chesterfield County judge denied bond for Nekyi Cherry, 20, charged with murder in the January 1, 2025 shooting death of Richmond teen Andrew Giles.
Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopens after power line repairs
Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopened after VDOT completed repairs to downed power lines that temporarily shut down the route.
Chesterfield Adds Signal and Crosswalk at Safety Problem Intersection
Chesterfield County completed installation of a traffic signal and crosswalk at the Robious Road and Cranbeck Road intersection, marking the start of a broader pedestrian safety improvement program.
West Ridge High School reaches construction milestone
Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Ridge High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.