Across the county
Matoaca and Hickory roads close week of July 20 for pipe replacements
Virginia Department of Transportation will close sections of Matoaca and Hickory roads during the week of July 20 for pipe replacement work.
Extreme Heat Wave Expected This Week in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County is warning residents to prepare for extreme heat conditions this week with recommendations to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and monitor vulnerable populations.
Chesterfield Schools Hand Out Free Books in El Librotazo Event
Chesterfield County Public Schools' free El Librotazo book party lets children select books to build home libraries with community support.
Bond Denied for Chesterfield Man Accused of Killing Wife
A Chesterfield man accused of strangling his wife and staging her death as a suicide was denied bond on Wednesday and will remain in custody while awaiting trial.
Blood Program Expands Beyond Chesterfield County
A whole blood program launched in Chesterfield County in 2023 is expanding to Hanover, Dinwiddie, Buckingham, and Goochland counties, allowing first responders to administer life-saving transfusions at injury scenes before patients reach trauma centers.
Bankruptcy Trustee Releases Shoosmith Landfill Environmental Assessment
Bankruptcy trustee Lynn Tavenner released an environmental assessment of Shoosmith Landfill highlighting significant infrastructure failures and contamination threats threatening water quality in the James River and Chesapeake Bay.
Richmond Halts Improper Wastewater Discharge from Chesterfield Landfill
Richmond has directed a waste treatment company to cease improper discharge of landfill leachate-derived wastewater into the city's treatment system, citing permit violations.
Man appeals 10-year sentence in Chesterfield man's death
A Hanover County man is appealing his 10-year prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter in the October 2024 death of a Chesterfield County resident.
Chesterfield Residents Warned of Suspected Scammer
A Chesterfield County social media post warned residents about a person identified as a suspected scammer reportedly sighted at Huguenot and Robious roads.
Chesterfield Parks Hosts Free National Night Out Events
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will host four free National Night Out events on August 4 to bring residents and law enforcement together.