Train and SUV Collide

This evening at Robious and Huguenot a train struck an SUV and according to the RTD the “train hit the SUV, which spun and struck another vehicle.” Also reported, by Chesterfield County Police Lt. Jeff Parlier, the only injury was when the driver of the SUV tried to look at his vehicle and slipped on a patch of ice. Ouch!

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1000 Coats stolen from Chesterfield Town Center

The Salvation Army set up shop at the Dillards and were accepting coats, over the weekend there were 1000 coats stolen. Read more of the story at RVANews!

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Ack Ukrops!

So we all know that Ukrops sold to Ahold yesterday and we are all very very sad about it. Well, most of us that grew up on Dot’s Bakery and her delicious Rainbow cookies. All the details are here but how do you feel about this sale? Good the for the Ukrops family? Pros and Cons for the community?

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Teachers and Parents speakout for Chester Middle School

Last night lots and lots (like 200) parents and teachers “spoke out” or “were passionate” in order to NOT shut down Chester Middle School. You can read the full story at WRVA. There is also audio.

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90+ elders evacuated in 3-alarm fire

Yesterday at 9:00pm a fire broke out in Chesterfield Square Apartments near Chippenham Hospital on Hioakes Road. After evacuating, a shelter was set up at Bon Air Baptist Church on Buford Road.

According to CBS 6 this morning

CBS 6 has learned the residents of the Chesterfield Square Apartments evacuated to Chippenham Hospital have been either reunited with their families or transported to Bon Air Baptist Church where they are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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