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Chesterfield exits Head Start program
Chesterfield County Public Schools is exiting the federal Head Start program after the 2024-25 school year, shifting preschool funding to Virginia's state-funded program.
Crime Solvers Seeks Help After Gym Locker Credit Card Theft
Two suspects stole credit cards from a gym locker at American Family Fitness in Midlothian and attempted fraudulent charges at Sam's Club; Chesterfield County Crime Solvers seeks public help identifying them.
Robert Teal Appointed to Chesterfield School Board, District 7
Robert Teal has been appointed to represent District 7 on a Chesterfield County school board.
River City Card Shop Opens in Midlothian
River City Card Shop held its grand opening at 13540 Waterford Place in Midlothian on July 4-5, filling a gap in the local retail landscape for sports and trading card collectors.
Chesterfield firefighter hospitalized battling commercial fire
A Chesterfield County firefighter was hospitalized for heat exhaustion while battling a commercial fire on Reymet Road during extreme heat on July 3.
Chesterfield cancels July Fourth celebration due to extreme weather
Chesterfield County cancelled its Fourth of July celebration at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on July 4, 2026, citing extreme heat and severe thunderstorm risk.
Two injured in South Chesterfield two-vehicle crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in South Chesterfield on Thursday night, according to police.
Chesterfield Officers Shot in May Discharged From Hospital
Two Chesterfield County police officers injured in a May 31 shooting during a domestic call respond and continue recovery at home after hospital discharge.
Virginia's HIV funding cuts reach Chesterfield — and where residents can still get help
Virginia cut roughly two-thirds of its Ryan White funding for HIV clinics and case management in 2025, then partially restored $13.2 million this June — but patients are still struggling to keep care and prescriptions on track. In Chesterfield County, where 943 residents were living with HIV as of 2023, that care runs mostly through Richmond-area clinics hit by the cuts. Here's what happened, and where local residents can get help.
Harper Brings Comfort to Chesterfield County Jail
Chesterfield County Jail integrates canine therapy into its nationally recognized HARP addiction recovery program to support inmate mental health and well-being.