Chesterfield News Archives

“How sick are you of dealing with dog poo all the time”

Dog owners in Chesterfield aren't legally required to pick up after their pets, even in a public place. via WWBT

“I haven't been able to interview any [of the injured] drivers”

BRISTOL, Tenn. Two drivers were seriously injured Friday when a southbound van mysteriously veered across Interstate 81's median and collided head-on with a northbound Jeep. via News Channel 11

Two Chesterfield County teenagers, missing for nearly a week are now back at home. via WTVR Richmond

The Chesterfield Partnership for Successful Aging and the Chesterfield County Senior Advocate are sponsoring an essay contest for fourth- and fifth-graders in Chesterfield County public schools who want to ... via Chesterfield County

Chesterfield Police are investigating a weekend burglary to a shooting range resulting in the theft of several firearms. via WRIC

The U.S. Census Bureau is out with new numbers that show the metro-Richmond area continues to grow. via WWBT

“I feel sorry for the family this has happened to. This just is really strange, really strange and odd.”

Chesterfield Police now call a suspicious death in the county a homicide. Around 10 p.m. Sunday night a man's body was found in a walkway of the Food Lion Shopping Center off Courthouse Road and Lucks Lane. via WWBT

Chesterfield Police had arrested a suspect accused of killing his roommate late Sunday night. via WRIC-TV Richmond

Chesterfield Police are investigating a man's death after a body is found behind a shopping center late Sunday night. via WRIC

Prince George Police say two armed robbers who are hitting up local hotels may be linked to other crimes. via WWBT

“I think the issue of free speech is a really complex issue, not something that can be decided in simple slogans. "I think this was an important and principled stand that Steve Murmer took, and that seems to be lost on everybody.”

Stephen Murmer, the "pioneer of butt painting" according to Ripley's Believe It or Not, will have a $65,000 cushion for being fired as a Chesterfield County art teacher. via WSLS

“People are using whipped cream, hair spray, etc.”

It's called the invisible threat in schools, but inhalant abuse is just as dangerous as any other drug abuse. via NBC12

“I want to know right away. I was more concerned that I wasn't notified. If they had said, 'We have the police looking into this,' I would have felt much better.”

A threatening message was found at a Chesterfield County school but, parents say no one told them. via NBC12

“We are grateful to those who support the March of Dimes. Participation in events and donations make this grant possible.”

The March of Dimes Virginia Chapter has awarded a grant to the Chesterfield Health District to support Maternal Access to Dental-Related premature birth Risk reduction Education and Services or MADRES. via Chesterfield County

By Kary Booher kbooher@news-leader.com Ja'Nell Jones hit a go-ahead, driving layup with 2:10 left, and the Drury Lady Panthers survived the Indianapolis Greyhounds' upset bid on Saturday, eking out a 56-52 ... via News-Leader.com - Top Stories

After months of delays and waiting, students in western Chesterfield County can finally attend class in their new elementary school. via WRIC-TV Richmond

A hearing is underway at the General Assembly building. The public is voicing its opinion right now about what happened in Chesterfield County on primary night. via NBC12

Each year Chesterfield County honors local companies that contribute to the county's economy and its residents. via Chesterfield County

A two-alarm fire destroyed a Chesterfield home overnight. The flames broke out around 11 p.m. in the 6000 block of Satinwood Drive, just off Turner Road. via WWBT