Across the county
School board member plans community forum after racist post
A Chesterfield school board member is planning community forums to address racial issues after a student created a racist social media post targeting a Huguenot High School football player.
Historic Nunnally Oak to Be Removed After Over 200 Years
Chesterfield County will remove the Nunnally Oak, a historic tree planted in 1814 beside the courthouse and grown to 18 feet in circumference, after officials determined that fungal decay and structural damage make it unsafe to keep standing.
Dutch Gap Park Expansion Prompts Henricus Park Closure
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will close Henricus Historical Park starting November 9 to accommodate bridge construction over an oxbow as part of the Dutch Gap Park expansion onto the former River's Bend golf course property.
County Considers Marijuana Retail Zoning Rules
Chesterfield County is developing zoning regulations to control where marijuana retail dispensaries can operate, with a Planning Commission decision expected in December and Board of Supervisors action needed before February 2027.
Chesterfield Revises Policies to Bar Nonpartisan Groups at Polling Places
Chesterfield County revised its polling place policies in June 2026 to bar nonpartisan organizations like RVA Indivisible from setting up, raising questions about civic access to voters.
Midlothian Coach Emphasizes Character Over Football Success
Midlothian quarterback Gibson Gross navigates mental health challenges with the support of his head coach and father, who prioritizes character development over athletic victory.
County Official Balances Floodplain Management With Stargazing
Chris Workman, Chesterfield County's inspection and floodplain manager, balances a 12-year career protecting residents from flood risks with a lifelong passion for astronomy pursued through membership in the Richmond Astronomical Society.
Whole Foods Market to open 37,000-square-foot store in Midlothian
Whole Foods Market will open a 37,636-square-foot store in Midlothian on November 19, becoming Chesterfield's first location and the region's third.
Chesterfield weighs zoning rules for marijuana dispensaries
Chesterfield County's Planning Commission voted unanimously to begin drafting zoning rules governing where recreational marijuana dispensaries can operate in the county, ahead of Virginia's retail sales launch in July 2027.
Virginia & Region
State and regional news that affects Chesterfield residents
- Virginia voters weigh concerns about inflation and democracyOct 26, 2026
- Virginia localities stepping back from Flock surveillance camerasOct 26, 2026
- UVA analyst predicts Republican House losses in NovemberOct 26, 2026
- Prosecutor's Decision Highlights License Plate Data Privacy ConcernsOct 26, 2026