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Chesterfield Delays Data Center Plan to Cut Car Taxes
Chesterfield County supervisors postponed a vote until September 23 to consider cutting car taxes nearly in half using projected revenue from three Google data center projects, after residents criticized the lack of notice and aired concerns about the developments.
Chesterfield Schools Modify Laptop Distribution Policy
Chesterfield County schools are ending take-home Chromebook access for kindergarten through second grade students, citing research on screen time and reversing a pandemic-era policy.
Manchester QB Leads Lancers to Season-Opening Victory
Manchester High School's sophomore quarterback led the Lancers to a season-opening win, continuing the school's tradition of quarterback success.
Duval Road Improvements Construction Begins; Detours Now in Effect
Construction on Duval Road improvements has begun, with traffic detours now in place.
Dog program brings engagement to Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center's Canine Connections program pairs residents with shelter puppies to foster healing and engagement.
Chesterfield Schools Release 2026-27 Calendar with Key Dates
Chesterfield County Public Schools released its 2026-27 calendar following School Board approval in June, with classes starting August 24-25 and ending June 4, 2027.
Chesterfield County Fair opens for nine-day run
The Chesterfield County Fair opened Friday for a nine-day run at the Courthouse Road fairgrounds, marking the event's 115th anniversary with live music, pig races, carnival rides, and patriotic "America 250" themed celebrations.
Benedictine QB Found Guilty of DWI in Fire Station Crash
A 19-year-old Benedictine student was found guilty of driving while intoxicated after intentionally crashing a stolen vehicle into a Chesterfield fire station and will serve no jail time.
County Halts New Data Center Proposals While Google Projects Advance
Chesterfield County tightened zoning rules in 2026 to require conditional use permits and public hearings for new data centers, effectively halting additional proposals while three previously approved Google projects continue, with one already under construction.
Chesterfield leaders detail Google data center financial impact
Chesterfield leaders outlined the financial consequences of Google's data center expansion projects for the county.