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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.

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.

The Chesterfield Planning Commission will meet on June 16, with residents able to attend in person or submit comments online.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new emergency room facility in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield is hosting events to mark America's 250th anniversary, with tall ships arriving this Thursday.

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Energy medicine pioneers Donna Eden and Dr. David Feinstein led a therapy session at Chesterfield County Jail's HARP addiction program, teaching inmates energy-manipulation techniques as part of the jail's comprehensive recovery approach.

Chesterfield County celebrated its 44th annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame ceremony, recognizing local seniors for outstanding community service.

Three Chesterfield County residents—John Hilliard Jr., David Lipp, and Edith Lumpkin—were inducted into the 44th-annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame on June 8, 2026, bringing total Hall of Fame membership to 99 honorees.

Chesterfield County completed a $48 million expansion of River City Sportsplex that added four turf fields, a destination playground with splash pad, and a nature-themed park opening to the public on June 11, 2026.

Chesterfield County is hosting six development proposal community meetings in June 2026, where applicants will present rezoning and modification requests to nearby residents ahead of formal Planning Commission hearings.

Chesterfield's school board held a recognition event in June to honor the contributions of district staff members.

Chesterfield County Schools recognized bus drivers for outstanding performance at the June 2026 school board meeting.

The Chesterfield County school board recognized community and business partners at its June meeting.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is closing two lanes on I-95 near Coxendale Road Overpass in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield County dedicates $1.68 million in annual service increases and $4.95 million in capital programs to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure, citing emerging threats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Chesterfield County adopted an ordinance on May 27, 2026, creating a publicly accessible registry of people convicted of felony animal cruelty since 2009, launching within weeks.

Chesterfield's Zoning Appeals Board rejected an appeal challenging the approval of a proposed data center campus near Interstate 95.

Chesterfield County Public Schools now makes School Board meeting materials, indexed videos, and comprehensive information available online through a centralized portal for public access.

Chesterfield County Public Library's 2026 Summer Library Game, running through September 1, offers reading challenges, prizes, and community service opportunities across all 10 county branches and via the Beanstack app.

Chesterfield County's Prevention Services is educating residents about modern cannabis safety, highlighting how today's products are far more potent and varied than past decades, posing particular risks to children and adolescents.

Explosive ordnance discovered in home of shooting suspect who injured two Chesterfield Police officers and killed a police K-9.

Chesterfield County faces allegations it destroyed records that are the subject of a public information lawsuit.

Virginia approved $672 million in hospital expansion across three healthcare systems in Chesterfield County, adding 166 beds and doubling the county's hospital capacity by 2030.

Chesterfield County is finalizing its $1.04 billion general fund budget while recruiting a new county administrator to replace Dr. Joseph P. Casey, who retires July 1 after a decade leading the 10,000-person government.

Chesterfield County supervisors passed a $2.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027.

Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills would undermine the county's local authority and decision-making power.

Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.

Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.

Chesterfield County opened a dedicated call center on January 25, 2026, to handle non-emergency winter storm questions during Winter Storm Fern.

Democrats Mike Jones and Charlie Schmidt won special elections on January 6 to fill state Senate District 15 and House District 77 seats, maintaining Democratic control of these Richmond-area districts.

Google advances plans for a 307-acre data center campus in Chesterfield County despite resident and researcher concerns about water usage, environmental impacts, and inadequate disclosure of project details.

Dr. Joseph P. Casey, Chesterfield County administrator for a decade, announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026, prompting a leadership search by the Board of Supervisors.

Virginia Supreme Court declined to rule on Chesterfield officer's immunity claim in a case stemming from a 2023 police chase that killed a Petersburg woman.

Chesterfield County appointed Dr. LeQuan M. Hylton as interim Dale District supervisor following the October death of longtime Supervisor Jim Holland, with a special election set for November 2026 to fill the position permanently.

An October 2025 county audit uncovered $31,000 in fundraiser revenue raised through unapproved channels by Chesterfield Schools staff, with most fundraisers lacking principal approval and proper financial tracking.

VDOT announced nightly traffic pattern changes on I-95 in Chesterfield County, including lane closures and slow rolls for bridge and infrastructure work through June 2026.

James M. "Jim" Holland, a VCU accounting professor and five-term Chesterfield County Board supervisor, died Oct. 14, 2025 at age 73 after a battle with cancer.