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Growth & Development

Draft Land Use Map Proposes Lower Residential Density Across County

Chesterfield County's draft updated comprehensive plan proposes roughly 10 percent less residential density and 7.5 percent less commercial density countywide, with the biggest reductions in Bermuda and Matoaca districts south and west of Route 288.

Sep 10, 2026Chesterfield on Point
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Chesterfield Expands Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Residents

The county expanded its real estate tax relief program to help more seniors and disabled residents starting next year.

Sep 10, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)
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State eliminates solar bans; Chesterfield must adopt local rules

Virginia state law now prevents localities from banning solar development, requiring Chesterfield County to establish its own regulatory rules for solar projects.

Sep 9, 2026Cardinal News
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Publix to Open New Store in Midlothian

Publix Super Markets announced it will open a 50,000-square-foot store in Midlothian's Shoppes at Old Hundred, creating approximately 140 jobs.

Sep 9, 2026Google News: Midlothian
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Publix to open new Midlothian store, bringing 140 jobs

Publix supermarket is opening a new location in Midlothian with plans to hire around 140 employees.

Sep 9, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News
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Growth & Development

Powhite Parkway Extension Construction to Begin This Winter

Chesterfield County officials announced that construction on the $565 million Powhite Parkway extension will begin this winter, with the nine-mile project slated for completion in 2034.

Sep 9, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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Community

Midlothian resident grills hot meals for unhoused community

Midlothian resident Travis Snead is hosting community cookouts to provide hot meals to unhoused people in Chesterfield County.

Sep 9, 2026WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)
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Chesterfield Ranks No. 2 in Digital Counties Survey

Chesterfield County ranked No. 2 in the 2026 Digital Counties Survey among mid-sized U.S. counties, reflecting its commitment to technology-driven government services.

Sep 9, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)
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Woman charged in fatal shooting of two VDOT contractors

A woman is charged with fatally shooting two VDOT contractors at a work site in Chesterfield County in July; authorities believe she fled to North Carolina.

Sep 8, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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This Week in Chesterfield: Movies, Meetings and History

Chesterfield County hosts four community events this week: planning input sessions Wednesday on the county's future and a school funding referendum, a free movie night Friday, and a history day Saturday.

Sep 8, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)

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