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Midlothian Man Hosts Cookouts for Unhoused in Richmond
A Midlothian resident is hosting free cookouts to serve meals to unhoused individuals in the Richmond area.
Chesterfield Schools Redraw Boundaries for New West Ridge High School
Chesterfield County Schools is redrawing high school attendance boundaries ahead of West Ridge High School's opening in August 2027, with the board weighing three proposals that would shift student enrollment across the district.
Bullet from the air pierces Chesterfield family's home
A bullet fired into the air pierced a Chesterfield County home off Simmons Branch Court on August 29, entering the master bedroom while the resident's daughter slept a room away, prompting investigators to seek information from the public.
Crews battle garage fire in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield Fire and EMS contained a garage fire on Stockleigh Drive on Saturday afternoon with no injuries reported.
Thieves Steal HVAC Units from Chesterfield Church
Thieves stole two HVAC units from Emmanuel Worship Center in Chesterfield, gutting them for copper and leaving half the building without air conditioning, with replacement costs estimated at up to $20,000.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre seeks funds for holiday reopening
Swift Creek Mill Theatre, closed since May 2026 after years of financial strain, is seeking $250,000 by the end of September to reopen in December with a scaled-down seasonal model centered on its popular holiday show.
Route 288 ramps close nightly Sept. 8–10 in Midlothian
Route 288 ramps in Midlothian will close nightly from September 8–10.
New Virginia tobacco foundation opens grant pathway for Chesterfield
A Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission foundation launched in May helps local organizations and governments apply for state, federal, and philanthropic grants.
Capriotti's and Cheba Hut Plan Second Locations in Area
Two national sandwich chains, Capriotti's and Cheba Hut, are expanding their second Virginia locations in the Chesterfield and Colonial Heights area following early success.
Several Homes Evacuated in Midlothian for Ruptured Gas Line
A ruptured gas line prompted the evacuation of several homes in Chesterfield's Midlothian area.