Chesterfield

Virginia DEQ has launched a webpage for Chesterfield residents to track closure and cleanup efforts at the bankrupt Shoosmith landfill, which could cost millions and take up to 30 years. The webpage provides reports and information about the landfill's status.

Part of Old Centralia Road in Chesterfield will close in early August for a pipe replacement project managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

An adult and two children were displaced following a townhouse fire in Chesterfield on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at a townhouse, though no details about the cause or extent of damage were provided.

A 40-year-old man is in custody after allegedly threatening a Wendy's employee in Chesterfield.

Police activity is causing delays on Route 1 near the entrance ramps to World War II Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 288) in Chesterfield on Friday morning.

A woman died in the hospital after a domestic shooting occurred in Chesterfield on Wednesday. The incident is under investigation as a criminal matter.

A lightning strike during scattered thunderstorms caused a garage fire at a Chesterfield home on Wednesday. The incident was captured in photos and reported as part of local weather-related events.

Commonwealth Senior Living in Chesterfield is launching an American Sign Language (ASL) program in partnership with Care Advantage. The initiative coincides with a resident's birthday celebration, during which staff will use ASL for the first time to wish her happy birthday.

The man accused of killing his wife and staging the scene to look like a suicide will remain in custody after a judge denied his bond request.

Local, state, and federal officials held a closed-door meeting to address the leaking Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield, which is discharging 50,000 gallons daily of toxic leachate. A criminal investigation into the landfill's out-of-state owners is underway, and $10.6 million in emergency funds has been allocated for cleanup efforts. Residents demand public disclosure of water and soil test results around the site.

A Chesterfield County resident is now without a home after lightning struck their house Monday evening, sparking a fire. The incident occurred in Chesterfield, resulting in the destruction of the residence.

Virginia faces a dangerous heat wave with heat index values reaching up to 115 degrees through the Fourth of July weekend. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and use cooling centers. Voluntary water conservation measures are in effect in Richmond and surrounding areas due to worsening drought conditions.

Chesterfield has launched a new animal cruelty registry aimed at preventing harmful adoptions. The initiative has received support from local animal shelters and police departments across the county.

The article discusses the United States' potential ban on Chinese drones amid evolving US-China relations and examines the debate over drone usage in the context of a new world order. It highlights the reliance of emergency responders like Battalion Chief William Marsiglio on drones for tasks such as wildfire response and search operations.

A Missouri man, Brian Michael Ebbinghaus, is charged with distributing child pornography online through a Signal messaging group called 'White American teen boys 14-17.' Investigators found he shared 24 videos and images of child pornography, expressed excitement about sexually abusing young boys, and sent explicit content to an undercover FBI agent. His IP address was traced to Missouri, and he allegedly managed a group with 497 members.

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors has selected Dr. Kevin A. Catlin as the next county administrator. The appointment follows former administrator Joe Casey's retirement announcement in December 2025.

A 14-year-old was injured in a random shooting that occurred Thursday night in Chesterfield, as reported by authorities.

Debate over taxing data centers remains at a stalemate as the July 1 budget deadline approaches. Sen. Louise Lucas brought the issue to Chesterfield residents as part of her statewide Data Center Listening Tour.

A Chesterfield man, Vince Johnson, claims his car was damaged at Jax Kar Wash on May 29, leading to $863.63 in repair costs. Despite multiple attempts to seek reimbursement, he received no response until Local 4 intervened, prompting partial communication but no resolution.

Dominion Energy proposes a 3,000 MW gas combined-cycle plant in Cumberland County, Virginia, its largest fossil fuel project yet, despite prior controversies over a smaller gas peaker plant in Chesterfield. The new plant faces criticism for environmental injustice, as Cumberland County recently approved a mega-landfill over opposition from a rural, historically Black community.