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The Weekly Report

Week of August 24, 2026
The Week in Chesterfield
SchoolsChesterfield Schools Modify Laptop Distribution Policy

Chesterfield County schools are ending take-home Chromebook access for kindergarten through second grade students, citing research on screen time and reversing a pandemic-era policy.

PoliceBenedictine QB Found Guilty of DWI in Fire Station Crash

A 19-year-old Benedictine student was found guilty of driving while intoxicated after intentionally crashing a stolen vehicle into a Chesterfield fire station and will serve no jail time.

CommunityChesterfield County Fair opens for nine-day run

The Chesterfield County Fair opened Friday for a nine-day run at the Courthouse Road fairgrounds, marking the event's 115th anniversary with live music, pig races, carnival rides, and patriotic "America 250" themed…

Growth & DevelopmentDuval Road Improvements Construction Begins; Detours Now in Effect

Construction on Duval Road improvements has begun, with traffic detours now in place.

GovernmentDog program brings engagement to Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center

Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center's Canine Connections program pairs residents with shelter puppies to foster healing and engagement.

SchoolsChesterfield Schools Release 2026-27 Calendar with Key Dates

Chesterfield County Public Schools released its 2026-27 calendar following School Board approval in June, with classes starting August 24-25 and ending June 4, 2027.

Virginia & Region
Voting rights advocates gather at D.C. march

Voting rights decisions in federal cases can affect how Virginia districts are drawn and how residents' votes are counted in state and national elections.

Read it at Virginia Mercury ↗
West Nile virus cases reported across Virginia amid mosquito activity

West Nile virus is actively spreading across Virginia, and Chesterfield residents should be aware of the risk and take standard mosquito prevention measures to protect themselves and their families.

Read it at Virginia Mercury ↗
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The Week Ahead
  • Wed, Sep 23 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - September 23, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Oct 28 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - October 28, 2026 details ↗
  • Tue, Sep 15 · 3:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Tue, Oct 20 · 3:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Tue, Sep 1 Event Mental Health First Aid · Virtual - Register by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 to receive link. details ↗
  • Wed, Sep 2 Event Farmers Market · Chesterfield County Government Complex - 6701 Mimms Loop Chesterfield VA 23832 details ↗
  • Thu, Sep 3 Event Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) · Virtual - Register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. details ↗
  • Mon, Sep 7 Event Labor Day - County Offices and Courts Closed details ↗
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June 18

Early voting for Virginia's August primary opens at the county registrar. Your first chance to help decide who lands on the November ballot.

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