The Chesterfield Report heron emblem The Chesterfield Report

Hyperlocal news for Chesterfield County, Virginia.

LIVE
//Midlothian · Chester · Bon Air · Matoaca · Moseley · Ettrick · Enon //Chesterfield Courthouse · Bermuda · Clover Hill · Dale · Midlothian //Growth · Schools · Public safety · Government · Community //Midlothian · Chester · Bon Air · Matoaca · Moseley · Ettrick · Enon //Chesterfield Courthouse · Bermuda · Clover Hill · Dale · Midlothian //Growth · Schools · Public safety · Government · Community
Subscribe to free Chesterfield news →
The Chesterfield Report

The Weekly Report

Week of October 26, 2026
The Week in Chesterfield
GovernmentHistoric 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…

SchoolsSchool 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.

GovernmentChesterfield 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.

Growth & DevelopmentDutch 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…

Growth & DevelopmentCounty 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…

SchoolsMidlothian 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.

Virginia & Region
SCC Staff: NextEra-Dominion Merger Would Raise Bills

Chesterfield County residents who are Dominion Energy customers face potential increases to their electric bills if regulators approve the merger.

Read it at Google News: Dominion / VA Utilities ↗
Virginia seeks insurance savings, voting surges ahead of midterms

Chesterfield residents voting in the midterms should be aware of early voting options and new health insurance programs that may reduce their costs.

Read it at Virginia Mercury ↗
All of Virginia & Region →
The Week Ahead
  • Wed, Oct 28 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - October 28, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - November 18, 2026 details ↗
  • Wed, Dec 16 · 2:00 PM Meeting Board of Supervisors Meeting - December 16, 2026 details ↗
  • Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Tue, Dec 15 · 3:00 PM Meeting Planning Commission details ↗
  • Mon, Nov 2 Event Mental Health First Aid · Virtual - Register by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 to receive link. details ↗
  • Tue, Nov 3 Event Election Day - Courts Closed details ↗
  • Tue, Nov 3 Event Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) · Virtual - Register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. details ↗
  • Tue, Nov 3 Event Interactive Nature Play - Vision for Ficke Park · 7100 Conifer Road Chesterfield VA 23237 details ↗
All meetings → All events →
Odds & Ends
One Number
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.

Got a tip? Just reply, or send it here.

Forward this to a neighbor · Subscribe · About