Across the county
Chesterfield completes $48M expansion of River City Sportsplex
Chesterfield County completed a $48 million expansion of River City Sportsplex that added four turf fields, a destination playground with splash pad, and a nature-themed park opening to the public on June 11, 2026.
Chesterfield Parents Push Schools to Cut Screen Time
A growing movement of more than 2,500 parents across Central Virginia is pushing Chesterfield County Public Schools to reduce classroom screen time and shift back toward paper-based instruction for younger students.
Bear spotted in Chesterfield County backyards
A black bear has been spotted in residential neighborhoods in Chesterfield County, prompting wildlife officials to remind residents to secure food sources and maintain distance.
50 Years of Collecting & Preserving Chesterfield History
The Chesterfield Historical Society marks 50 years of preserving county history, celebrating a 1976 Bicentennial project that grew into a regional archive housing 400 years of documents, artifacts, and oral histories.
Community rallies around Chesterfield officers after shooting
Two Chesterfield County police officers shot and a K-9 killed in a domestic call on May 31 prompted widespread community fundraising, blood drives, and restaurant support.
Two Chesterfield officers shot; suspect charged, K-9 Knight killed
Chesterfield County police officers Jacob Clark and Jacob Wells, shot during a May 31 domestic violence response, are recovering from critical injuries as community raises over $60,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Chesterfield Kills One
A passenger in a Honda sedan died Friday night in Chesterfield County after the car collided with a Dodge Ram turning onto Watchrun Drive at the 6400 block of Hopkins Road.
Chesterfield Woman Missing Since Saturday Morning
Julie Ann Branan, 42, was located safely after being reported missing from her Chesterfield home early Saturday morning, June 6, 2026.
Upcoming Planning Community Meetings
Chesterfield County is hosting six development proposal community meetings in June 2026, where applicants will present rezoning and modification requests to nearby residents ahead of formal Planning Commission hearings.
School Board Recognizes Chesterfield Staff Success
Chesterfield County School Board honored district staff achievements at its June 2 meeting, recognizing teachers in specialized areas and celebrating district initiatives.