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Chesterfield Classroom Wall Preserves Nearly a Decade of Student Memories
Brooke Vaughan's classroom wall at Matoaca High School preserves a nearly decade-long archive of student photographs, transforming an offhand joke into a meaningful tradition that reinforces belonging and community.
Severe storms damage Chesterfield homes and roadways Monday evening
Severe storms swept through Chesterfield County on Monday evening, felling trees into homes and causing widespread power outages with no injuries reported.
Police Search for Missing Chesterfield Teen
Chesterfield County police are searching for 14-year-old Caiden Davis, who has been missing since Sunday night and requires ongoing medical care.
Hope for Learning hosts annual golf fundraiser for families in need
Hope for Learning hosts its fourth annual golf fundraiser Monday at Brandermill Country Club to raise funds for families in Central Virginia facing financial hardship.
Expensive Congressional Campaigns Set for Chesterfield Area
Campaign spending in Virginia's swing congressional districts is expected to reach record levels this fall, with media markets covering Chesterfield County bracing for intense and costly races.
Chesterfield Draft Plan Reduces Density, Boosts Housing Affordability
Chesterfield County released a draft comprehensive plan update that reduces residential density by nearly 10% and introduces housing affordability strategies including accessory dwelling units, inclusionary zoning, and expanded support programs.
Suspect Still Sought Two Weeks After Chesterfield Shooting Deaths
Dennikia Rachelle Boyce, 37, remains at large two weeks after the fatal July 24 shooting of two VDOT contractors at a staging area in Chesterfield County, with state police and federal marshals continuing the manhunt.
Matoaca teen killed in head-on Chesterfield crash
A 19-year-old woman died in a head-on crash on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on August 4, 2026.
Matoaca Catcher Jacob Lee Hits Home Run in Senior Season
Jacob Lee, a Matoaca High School catcher who finished his senior season with eight home runs and a .551 batting average, has gone on to become a standout player at Virginia Commonwealth University.
County Launches Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road
Chesterfield County will hold a public hearing August 18 to present a completed Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road, which has been identified as having elevated crash risk.