Across the county
Chesterfield Avenue Getting Streetscape Improvements at Ettrick Village Park
Chesterfield County is improving Chesterfield Avenue at Ettrick Village Park with decorative paving, new seating, and landscaping, opening spring 2027.
Restaurant fire in Chesterfield contained, no injuries reported
Chesterfield County firefighters contained a cooking-related grease fire at Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant on Hull Street Road in less than 20 minutes with no injuries reported.
Matoaca Softball Wins First State Championship
Matoaca High School's softball team defeated Kellam 7-3 in a regional semifinal, then won the program’s first Class 5 state championship with a 2-1 walk-off victory over Lightridge on June 13.
Over 100 Blood Units Collected for Wounded Chesterfield Officers
Community blood donors collected 102 units at two drives held in early June to support two Chesterfield police officers critically wounded in a May 31 shooting.
Free Summer Lunches Come to Chesterfield Farmers Market
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers free lunches to children at the Farmers Market every Wednesday through August, combining nutrition support with educational activities about local food sources.
Driver Seriously Injured in Crash on Route 288
A driver was seriously injured when their vehicle overturned on Route 288 north of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County on June 11.
Chesterfield restaurant hosts fundraiser for wounded officers, honors K-9 Knight
Charred Swift Creek restaurant in Midlothian held a fundraiser for two wounded Chesterfield County police officers and dedicated its new dog-friendly patio to K-9 Knight, a police dog killed in the same May 31 shooting.
Chesterfield Advances Plans for New Falling Creek Police Station
Chesterfield County is advancing construction of its first permanent police precinct in Falling Creek, a $8.8 million facility expected to open in early 2027 as part of a voter-approved $39.1 million public safety bond.
6-Year-Old Chesterfield Girl Found Safe After CODI Alert
A 6-year-old Chesterfield girl reported missing on June 10 was found safe on June 12 after a CODI Alert was issued, while a 37-year-old woman connected to the disappearance was located safe the following day.
Diwali bid for Chesterfield school calendar unsuccessful
Chesterfield County Schools declined to add Diwali to its 2027–28 calendar despite community advocacy, while neighboring districts Richmond, Henrico, and Hanover already recognize the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh festival as a school holiday.