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Federal Funds Support New Route 1 Pedestrian Crossing
Chesterfield County will construct a new pedestrian crossing on Route 1 south of Sherbourne Road, with construction anticipated to begin in 2029 and supported by federal funding.
Dale District holds supervisor primary this Tuesday
Dale District Democrats will choose a new Board of Supervisors member on Tuesday, August 4, with the winner nearly certain to prevail in November since no Republican was nominated for the seat left vacant by Jim Holland's October 2025 death.
Chesterfield marks 350th anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion
Chesterfield County will hold an immersive history event to mark the 350th anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion, the 1676 colonial uprising that shaped Virginia history.
Chesterfield Events This Week: Night Out and Community Activities
Chesterfield County residents can connect with neighbors and emergency services at National Night Out on Tuesday, visit the weekly Farmers Market on Wednesday, and participate in a shred and e-cycling event Saturday at Clover Hill High School.
County Social Services Outlines Medicaid and SNAP Changes
Chesterfield County Department of Social Services released a video in July 2026 explaining upcoming federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP programs affecting local residents.
Apartment Fire Damages Four Units, Injures One, Displaces Resident
One person injured and another displaced after a fire damaged four apartments in the 13300 block of Enclave Drive on Saturday morning.
Spanberger Restores Voting Rights to 60,000 Virginians
Governor Spanberger has restored voting and civil rights to 66,085 formerly incarcerated Virginians since taking office in January, reversing her predecessor's more restrictive process.
NoVa Padel Firm Buys Midlothian Tennis Club, Plans Court Conversions
Epic Padel, an Arlington-based racquet sports company, has purchased Midlothian Tennis Club in Chesterfield and will rebrand it as Epic Athletic Club while converting some courts from tennis to padel.
Hockey Benefit Game Raises $10,200 for Injured Officers
A community hockey benefit game raised $10,200 for Officers Jacob Clark and Jacob Wells of the Chesterfield County Police Department, who were injured in a shooting on May 31.
County to Fund Drainage Work at Otterdale Road Crossings
Chesterfield County will fund a $47 million drainage and bridge project at two Swift Creek crossings on Otterdale Road to eliminate chronic flooding, with construction expected to start fall 2026.