Across the county
State approves hospital expansion doubling Chesterfield facilities
Virginia approved $672 million in hospital expansion across three healthcare systems in Chesterfield County, adding 166 beds and doubling the county's hospital capacity by 2030.
Chesterfield County Eyes Budget, New Administrator
Chesterfield County is finalizing its $1.1 billion general fund budget while recruiting a new county administrator to replace Dr. Joseph P. Casey, who retires July 1 after a decade leading the 10,000-person government.
Chesterfield supervisors approve $2.3B budget for fiscal 2027
Chesterfield County supervisors unanimously approved a $2.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, featuring a 10-cent car tax cut, 5% employee raises, and record school funding.
Chesterfield Supervisors Challenge Two State Bills
Chesterfield County supervisors opposed two state bills in early 2026—one expanding by-right multifamily housing in commercial zones and another legalizing public-sector collective bargaining—citing threats to local government authority.
VCU Health Reaches Structural Milestone on Chesterfield Medical Complex
VCU Health marked structural completion of a $90 million ambulatory surgery center and medical office building in Chesterfield on March 4, 2026, advancing toward a 2027 opening that will bring surgical and specialty care to the county.
Powhite Parkway Tolls Coming to an End
Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.
Icy Conditions Trigger Wave of Fall-Related Emergency Calls
Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.
County Opens Call Center for Winter Storm Questions
Chesterfield County opened a dedicated call center on January 25, 2026, to handle non-emergency winter storm questions during Winter Storm Fern.
Advanced Materials Firm Investing $220M in Chesterfield Manufacturing
Solstice Advanced Materials, the newly spun-off Honeywell unit, announced a $220 million expansion at its Colonial Heights manufacturing facility that will create 100 new jobs and strengthen Chesterfield County's advanced manufacturing sector.
Special Elections Held Jan. 6 in Parts of Chesterfield
Democrats Mike Jones and Charlie Schmidt won special elections on January 6 to fill state Senate District 15 and House District 77 seats, maintaining Democratic control of these Richmond-area districts.