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The Weekly Report

Week of November 2, 2026
The Week in Chesterfield
Growth & DevelopmentOne Dead, Child Injured in Chesterfield Halloween Party Crash

A Halloween party crash in Chesterfield County on November 2 killed one person and injured a child.

Growth & DevelopmentChesterfield Halts Future Data Center Development

Chesterfield County has stopped automatically approving new data centers, requiring permits instead and signaling the end of the sector's growth in the county.

PoliceVehicle strikes leave teen dead, child injured in Chesterfield

A 19-year-old died and a 12-year-old was injured after being struck by a car in Chesterfield County early Sunday morning in an incident police are investigating as suspicious.

GovernmentHouse candidates face test on local priorities in Chesterfield race

A $23.5 million House race raises questions about whether candidates are addressing what matters most to Chesterfield residents' daily lives.

SchoolsBrady Challenges Schultz for Chesterfield School Board Seat

Two candidates are competing in a Chesterfield School Board race, with one facing questions over a photograph linked to the Proud Boys.

Growth & DevelopmentJohnston-Willis Hospital Breaks Ground on Brain and Spine Center Expansion

HCA Healthcare is investing $24.6 million to expand the Brain and Spine Center at Johnston-Willis Hospital.

Virginia & Region
Speed camera tickets go uncollected across Virginia region

The enforcement gap raises questions about whether Virginia's automated traffic enforcement actually deters speeding or simply generates unpaid citations, affecting both road safety efforts and…

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Governor Spanberger Commits to Overhaul Virginia's 50-Year-Old School Funding Formula

How Virginia distributes K-12 state funding directly affects school district budgets and educational resources available to Chesterfield County students.

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The Week Ahead
  • 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 ↗
  • 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 ↗
  • Thu, Nov 5 Event Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) · James M. Holland Recreation Complex at Beulah > Beulah Recreation Center - 6901 Hopkins Road North Chesterfield VA 23234 details ↗
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