Across the county
Nearly 96-Year-Old Nurse Inducted into Volunteer Hall of Fame
Edith Lumpkin, nearly 96, was inducted into Chesterfield's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame in June 2026 after contributing more than 1,400 hours to the Police Department and community programs since 2012.
Child hospitalized after boat capsizes at Pocahontas State Park
A child was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a boat capsized on Swift Creek Lake at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, marking the first such incident at the park this season.
Chesterfield man charged in shooting death of wife
A 70-year-old Chesterfield man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife on Beachcrest Terrace, with court documents showing inconsistencies in his account of the incident.
Chesterfield County Wins 32 NACo Achievement Awards
Chesterfield County received 32 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties, with its library system earning the highest individual honor for an opioid recovery resources program.
Two drown in private pond in Chesterfield County
A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman drowned in a private pond on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on July 26, 2026, when the child struggled in the water and the woman attempted a rescue.
Midlothian teen wins national bowling championship
Midlothian teen Clayton Washington won the 2026 U18 National Junior Gold bowling championship in Minneapolis, finishing first among his age group after competing through qualifying and stepladder finals.
Chesterfield Teen Wins USGA Junior Amateur, Earns US Open Bid
Chesterfield teenager Noah MacLauchlan won the USGA Junior Amateur on July 25, defeating the world's top-ranked junior golfer to secure an invitation to next year's US Open at Pebble Beach.
Motorcycle driver killed in Route 1 crash
A motorcycle driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Route 288 on Saturday evening, forcing authorities to close the highway for 4 to 6 hours.
Two VDOT contractors killed in Route 1 shooting
Two VDOT contractors were killed in a domestic-related shooting at a staging area near Route 1 and Route 288 in Chesterfield County on July 24, 2026.
Public Hearing on Alverser Drive Roundabout Project Set for August
Chesterfield County Transportation will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on plans for a roundabout at Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road, with written feedback accepted through Aug. 31.