The Chesterfield Daily

40,000,000 in budget cuts? That’s a lot of zeros.

Scott — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:42:02 +0000

According to the RTD, Chesterfield County is cutting budget again and teachers are going to feel part of that pain, not to mention specialty centers, athletics, and other areas as well.

*Update*
This budget cut could close two Governor Schools. Read more here

Train and SUV Collide

Scott — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:10:37 +0000

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!

1000 Coats stolen from Chesterfield Town Center

Scott — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:13:57 +0000

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!

Ack Ukrops!

Scott — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:58:23 +0000

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?

Teachers and Parents speakout for Chester Middle School

Scott — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:05:13 +0000

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.

90+ elders evacuated in 3-alarm fire

Scott — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:25:23 +0000

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.

From CBS6

HUGE bowling pin advertisement in contention near Brandermill

Scott — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:08:08 +0000

So there’s a new Bowling Alley or “entertainment complex” that could be coming to Commonwealth Centre. It’s “52,000-square-[feet] … would boast 40 bowling lanes on two floors, two restaurants with outside dining, arcades and private party rooms on a 12-acre” according to the RTD.

The actual complex is not really the problem but the sign on top of the building that can be seen from 360 and light up at night has some Brandermill Residents and the Planning Commission concerned.

I don’t see what the big deal is really, it’s ONLY a massive BOWLING PIN that LIGHTS UP at night. It’s kind of like the Roanoke Star that can even be seen from I-81, except it’s a bowling pin.

Fire on Saturday morning

Scott — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:48:55 +0000

At 16224 Hampton Summit Drive a fire broke out around 7:00 am. All 5 people that were in the house made it out okay. More details to come, the Fire Department is still looking into the cause.

Famous Dave’s robbed but employeefights back.

Scott — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:44:21 +0000

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Famous Dave’s at 10201 Midlothian Turnpike at about 10:10 p.m. on Aug. 26.

Three masked suspects entered the business through an unlocked back door as employees were preparing to close for the day. One suspect entered the office and stole money while a second suspect approached another employee and demanded money at gunpoint. The employee struggled with the suspect and obtained the gun before all three suspects fled. No one was injured.

The suspects are black males and wore black clothing. Two suspects wore black skull hats and gray bandanas. The third suspect wore a blue bandana.

In the event of a robbery, police remind victims to comply with the suspect/s demands, avoid escalating the situation, call 911 after suspect/s leave the building and secure all doors until police arrive.

Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or text the code tip699 with the tip and send to 274637 (CRIMES).

Fire truck collides with dump truck

Scott — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:42:43 +0000

Yesterday, August 27, a fire truck collided with a dump truck on Iron Bridge Road. The dump truck driver and two firefighters were taken to VCU Medical Center with minor injuries. Part of the eastbound lane was closed from Rock Spring Drive to Cogbill Road because of the crash.