Across the county
Police Search for Missing Girl and Woman
Chesterfield Police have issued a CODI Alert for a missing 6-year-old girl and 37-year-old woman last seen in Northern Virginia, with authorities concerned for their safety.
Free Lunch Brings Healthy Eating Education to Farmers Market
Chesterfield County Public Schools and local growers partner to offer free lunches and hands-on wellness education to children at the weekly farmers market.
Falling Creek Police Station Project Advances
Chesterfield County is advancing construction of its first permanent police precinct, a new Falling Creek station at 7300 Midlothian Turnpike, expected to open in early 2027 as part of a $39.1 million, four-station network funded by voter approval.
County Honors Volunteers, Celebrates Student Athlete, Advances Police Infrastructure
Chesterfield County celebrated three major community milestones in early June: three residents joined the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, a high school pitcher won her second consecutive state player-of-the-year award, and the first of four new police precincts reached a construction milestone.
Chesterfield restaurant hosts fundraiser for wounded officers, honors K-9 Knight
Charred Swift Creek restaurant in Midlothian held a fundraiser for two wounded Chesterfield County police officers and dedicated its new dog-friendly patio to K-9 Knight, a police dog killed in the same May 31 shooting.
Diwali bid for Chesterfield school calendar unsuccessful
Chesterfield County Schools declined to add Diwali to its 2027–28 calendar despite community advocacy, while neighboring districts Richmond, Henrico, and Hanover already recognize the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh festival as a school holiday.
Chesterfield Planning Commission Meets June 16
The Chesterfield Planning Commission will meet on June 16, with residents able to attend in person or submit comments online.
Chesterfield Cuts Ribbon on New Freestanding Emergency Room
HCA Virginia opened a new 12,000-square-foot freestanding emergency room on Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on June 10, 2026, expanding 24/7 emergency care access for residents.
Chesterfield County Celebrates New Emergency Room
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new emergency room facility in Chesterfield County.