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Police investigate commercial robbery on Route 1
Chesterfield County Police are investigating a robbery on Route 1 where a male suspect assaulted an employee and fled with cash on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Two New Elementary Schools Open in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County opened two new elementary schools - Deep Creek and Bensley - in early August 2026, both funded by the county's 2022 Bond Referendum.
Miniature Horse on the Loose in Chesterfield
A miniature horse was spotted loose near Elkhardt Road and Parkway Lane in Chesterfield on Wednesday afternoon, sparking community engagement and social media nicknames.
Coach Billy Rudd Returns to Lead Matoaca Warriors
Billy Rudd has returned to Matoaca High School as head football coach after three years at Meadowbrook, tasked with restoring a program that missed the playoffs last season for the first time in four years.
Chesterfield Man Survives After Powerlines Wrap Crashed Jeep
Keith Adcock, a Chesterfield resident, was trapped in his Jeep for an hour after live power lines fell across the vehicle when another car hit a utility pole near Courthouse Road; he was safely extracted after Dominion Energy deenergized the lines.
Beer-focused Barrel House to open first Virginia location in Chesterfield
Four Chesterfield-area friends are bringing Barrel House, an Iowa-based beer-focused restaurant chain, to the region with an opening planned for late 2026 at Stonehenge Village Shopping Center in Midlothian.
Chesterfield Swears In New County Administrator Dr. Catlin
Chesterfield County will swear in Dr. Kevin A. Catlin as its new county administrator on August 24, 2026, at the historic 1917 Courthouse, with the ceremony open to the public and livestreamed.
Chesterfield Schools Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
Chesterfield County Public Schools is accepting nominations through August 31 for its annual Hall of Fame, which honors former educators and community volunteers who made significant contributions to the school district.
Chesterfield Lifts Voluntary Water Restrictions
Chesterfield County and neighboring localities lifted one-month-old voluntary water restrictions on August 4, 2026, after James River flows recovered above conservation thresholds.
Speeks Drive Closing August 10-12 for Pipe Work
VDOT will close Speeks Drive in Chesterfield County August 10-12 for pipe replacement work, with detours available for traffic.