Across the county
Chesterfield Names New Administrator, Opens River City Sportsplex Park
Chesterfield County supervisors named Dr. Kevin Catlin, the county's first Black county administrator, and officially opened a $17 million park at River City Sportsplex featuring a splash pad, accessible playground, and multi-generational amenities.
Chesterfield Honors Firefighter Recruit at Fifth Ty Day
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS held the fifth annual Ty Day on June 27 to honor firefighter recruit TyVaughn Eldridge, who died in 2021.
13 Years Unsolved: Chesterfield Seeks Tips in 2013 Shooting
A 7-year-old boy killed by random gunfire during Fourth of July fireworks in 2013 remains unsolved after 13 years, and Chesterfield County police are asking the public for leads.
Vehicle Fire Damages House in Chesterfield County
A vehicle fire at a Chesterfield County home caused exterior damage but was contained before spreading to the structure.
Person Treated for Injuries in Chesterfield House Fire
One person was treated for injuries after a house fire Sunday morning on Silver Mist Avenue in Chesterfield County.
Matoaca's Kaylee Hodges Wins Virginia Player of the Year
Kaylee Hodges of Matoaca High School in Chesterfield County has been named Gatorade Virginia Softball Player of the Year for the second consecutive year after leading the Warriors to the Class 5 state championship.
Flash Flooding Hits Chesterfield After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain from severe thunderstorms on June 28 caused flash flooding across Chesterfield County, affecting neighborhoods and roadways through the evening.
Couple Displaced After House Fire in Chesterfield
A couple escaped safely after a house fire at their home on Millers Run Road in Chesterfield County on Saturday evening, June 27, with both residents being displaced but uninjured.
Former NFL Linebacker Hosts I Am Power Football Camp
Former NFL linebacker Wali Rainer hosted the I Am Power PAL football camp at River City Sportsplex on June 24, 2026, bringing professional coaching and mentorship to Chesterfield County youth.
Chesterfield reviews Marlbank Farms neighborhood development
Chesterfield County is reviewing a proposal to develop 309 homes on farmland near Matoaca Middle School, with community meetings addressing resident concerns about density and rural character.