Chester
Car Crashes Into Chester Animal Clinic
A vehicle crashed into Chester Animal Clinic off Route 10 on Friday, creating a hole in the clinic's wall; no injuries were reported.
DEQ launches Shoosmith landfill webpage for Chesterfield residents
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has launched a dedicated webpage providing Chesterfield residents with updates and reports on the closure and remediation of the bankrupt Shoosmith landfill.
Slay Burgers Opens in Chester with Richmond Artist's Mural
Slay Burgers, a World of Warcraft-themed smashed burger restaurant, has opened its second location at 12519 Route 1 in Chester, Chesterfield County, featuring custom interior artwork.
Two drown in private pond in Chesterfield County
A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman drowned in a private pond on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on July 26, 2026, when the child struggled in the water and the woman attempted a rescue.
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.
Teen hurt in March Chester shooting incident
A teenager was injured by gunfire on Cosmic Road in Chester on March 15, 2026, and police are investigating the incident.
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.
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.