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Chesterfield Fire and EMS launches prehospital blood transfusion program
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS launched a prehospital whole blood transfusion program in July 2023 that delivers advanced trauma care at emergency scenes before patients reach hospitals.
Doctors, musicians visit Chesterfield seniors to fight isolation
A physician-led nonprofit brought volunteer doctors and musicians to Chesterfield County seniors on Saturday to combat loneliness through shared meals, conversation, and performances.
Officials Push for Transparency on Shoosmith Landfill Testing
Officials convene at Chesterfield's bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill to address a daily leak of 50,000 gallons of toxic leachate, with state senators calling for public release of testing data amid an estimated $173 million cleanup bill.
North Chesterfield Man Arrested in I-64 Road Rage Shooting
A North Chesterfield man was arrested Friday after opening fire on another vehicle during an apparent road rage incident on Interstate 64 in James City County, striking a 40-year-old woman.
Matoaca Woman Dies in Wrong-Way Crash on I-295
A 23-year-old South Chesterfield woman died early Thursday when her Hyundai collided head-on with a tractor-trailer while traveling the wrong way on Interstate 295 in Henrico County.
County data center project halted amid legal challenges
Chesterfield County's proposed data center project near I-95 is on hold after the county's Board of Zoning Appeals rejected the developer's vesting rights claim on June 3, 2026, forcing the dispute to circuit court.
Chesterfield House Fire Underscores Dangers of Improper Cigarette Disposal
A house fire on Providence Creek Road in March 2026 caused by a discarded cigarette displaced five residents and prompted Chesterfield fire officials to reinforce warnings about proper smoking safety.
Teenager Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Chesterfield Business
A teenager was hospitalized Wednesday evening after a car crashed into a convenience store on Robious Road in Chesterfield County.
Police close Beach Road near Pocahontas Park for search
Chesterfield County police temporarily closed Beach Road near Pocahontas State Park for an undisclosed search operation with armed officers present; the reason and outcome remain unclear.
House Fire Displaces 4 Adults on Brandywine Avenue
A house fire on Wednesday evening displaced four adults from a home on the 10000 block of Brandywine Avenue in Chesterfield, with no injuries reported.