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County Holds Hearing on Forest Hill Avenue Sidewalk Plan
Chesterfield County is holding a public hearing on a planned sidewalk project on Forest Hill Avenue to gather resident input before construction begins in 2028.
Chesterfield County domestic assault incidents rise 4%
Chesterfield County domestic assault incidents rose 4% year-over-year, reaching 1,972 reported cases, as the county grapples with an increase in violence involving weapons.
Car Crashes Into Chester Animal Clinic
A vehicle crashed into Chester Animal Clinic off Route 10 on Friday, creating a hole in the clinic's wall; no injuries were reported.
PlanMod proposes density cuts to ease county road pressure
Chesterfield County's comprehensive plan update, known as PlanMod, significantly reduces residential and commercial density to align with infrastructure capacity and community concerns about traffic.
Nuclear Fusion Plant Planned for Chesterfield County
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an MIT-born startup, secured $1 billion in capital on July 30, 2026, to advance development of what could be the world's first commercial nuclear fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, with operations targeted for the early 2030s.
GRTC LINK Offers Free On-Demand Rides in Clover Dale Zone
GRTC offers free on-demand transit rides in Chesterfield County's Clover Dale Zone along Hull Street Road.
Chesterfield Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Saturday
Chesterfield County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees on Saturday, August 1, as part of DOGust, the universal birthday celebration for shelter dogs.
Chesterfield launches data center website amid transparency demands
Chesterfield County launched a data center informational website on July 23, 2026, to address months of resident demands for transparency about Google's proposed $9 billion investment in multiple hyperscale data center campuses across the county.
Board Approves $44.3M Dutch Gap Parkway Bridge Project
Chesterfield's Board of Supervisors approved a $44.3 million contract to build a bridge and roadway across the James River to maintain public access to Henricus Historical Park during Dominion Energy's coal ash removal project.
Across-America walker brings message of hope to local inmates
Mental health advocate Kyndal Ray Edwards, walking 11,000 miles across America to raise awareness, spoke with Chesterfield County Jail inmates on his journey toward recovery and hope.