South Chesterfield
GOVERNMENT
Developers: Temp casino open 'within a year' of Petersburg voters' approval
PETERSBURG – The co-developers of the proposed $1.4 billion casino complex have shared specifics about what they are planning almost immediately should Petersburg voters greenlight their plans on a Nov. 5 referendum. The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, Petersburg’s partners in the Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia said a temporary site will...
Numerous businesses evacuated after gas leak in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Columbia Gas crews are repairing a damaged gas line that caused gas leak on Genito Road in Chesterfield evacuating numerous businesses Thursday afternoon. According to Chesterfield Fire and EMS, a leak in the middle of Genito Road at Stigall Way forced seven businesses to evacuate, causing...
Chesterfield school leaders unveil new food distribution center
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - On Thursday afternoon, leaders from Chesterfield County Public Schools cut a piece of plastic wrap to commemorate the grand opening of a new food distribution center. The facility, located along Permilla Springs Drive in Chester, aims to bring more local fresh fruits and vegetables to school...
Over $41 million in grants announced by Governor Youngkin to boost Virginia’s broadband access
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a significant advancement in Virginia’s broadband infrastructure with the allocation of over $41 million in grants through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI). This funding aims to support 10 broadband construction projects across 20 localities, significantly expanding high-speed internet access in areas currently without service.
Richmond provides update on sewage leaks affecting James River
The City of Richmond has provided an update on the two sewage leaks which resulted in a significant amount of E. coli in the James River, as well as the city's efforts to fix a faulty pipe responsible for one of the leaks.
Energy debates divide localities: Gas plant controversy in Chesterfield and solar farm proposal in Richmond
In a region grappling with the challenge of meeting energy demands while preserving natural resources, two communities find themselves at opposite ends of a debate on energy development.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.