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Chesterfield County reaches out to its large Spanish-speaking community


Chesterfield County reaches out to its large Spanish-speaking community

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia – The 2023 Census found that Chesterfield County has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the Richmond metropolitan area and one of the densest in Virginia. District leaders are holding an event to voice the voice of this community and to better communicate with families about their problems. The first “Cafe con la […]

What Chesterfield County Fair officials say after fights lead to 4 arrests


What Chesterfield County Fair officials say after fights lead to 4 arrests

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – The general manager of the Chesterfield County Fair said safety remains a top priority after four arrests were made at the venue Saturday night as a result of several fights, according to police. “We don’t understand it because we work so hard because we want people and families to come and […]

Texas EquuSearch helps find missing 8-year-old boy with autism in Richmond


Texas EquuSearch helps find missing 8-year-old boy with autism in Richmond

The order The body of missing 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi was tragically found in a shallow pond by Texas EquuSearch following a special search using sonar technology. The Richmond community and search teams mourn the loss and ask for prayers for the grieving family. The search for a missing 8-year-old boy ended in heartbreaking fashion. Ryan […]

Several arrests after fights at Chesterfield County Fair, police say


What Chesterfield County Fair officials say after fights lead to 4 arrests

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia – Several people were arrested after several fights broke out at the Chesterfield County Fair Saturday night, according to police. Chesterfield Police officials reported that officers deployed to the fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road were notified “of the possibility of fighting between juvenile attendees” around 8:30 p.m. “Officers attempted to peacefully disperse […]

Shots fired near Laney-Westside football game


Shots fired near Laney-Westside football game

The high school football game between Laney and Westside was canceled Friday night after shots were fired during the game. According to a press release from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Westside assistant football coach Chris Crayton, the shooting allegedly occurred shortly after 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of Augusta Court and Blounts Avenue […]

Come to Pho Augusta for the noodles, but stay for the epic sandwiches


Come to Pho Augusta for the noodles, but stay for the epic sandwiches

Before you eat it, you should know how to pronounce it. Pho, the national dish of Vietnam, sounds like “fuh”. It is borrowed from “feu”, the word for fire used by the French colonial rulers of Vietnam. Pho Augusta, 4045 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., is an excellent restaurant to take your taste buds on an Asian […]