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Fire & EMS

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.

Jul 14, 2026WRIC 8News Local
PHOTO · COMMUNITY
Community

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.

Jul 12, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

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.

Jul 10, 2026Virginia Mercury
PHOTO · POLICE
Police

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.

Jul 10, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News
PHOTO · POLICE
Police

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.

Jul 10, 2026Google News: Matoaca
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Jul 10, 2026Google News: Chesterfield Data Center
PHOTO · FIRE & EMS
Fire & EMS

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.

Jul 10, 2026WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)
PHOTO · POLICE
Police

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.

Jul 9, 2026WRIC 8News Local
PHOTO · POLICE
Police

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.

Jul 9, 2026r/ChesterfieldVA
PHOTO · FIRE & EMS
Fire & EMS

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.

Jul 9, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local