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State Senator Lucas Pushes Data Center Regulations in Chesterfield
State Senator L. Louise Lucas is pushing to eliminate or heavily tax Virginia's data center tax exemption, citing $1.6 billion annual cost and unfair burden on taxpayers amid rapid facility expansion in Chesterfield County.
Judge Denies Bond for Man Accused in Teen's Death
A Chesterfield County judge denied bond for Nekyi Cherry, 20, charged with murder in the January 1, 2025 shooting death of Richmond teen Andrew Giles.
Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopens after power line repairs
Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopened after VDOT completed repairs to downed power lines that temporarily shut down the route.
Chesterfield Adds Signal and Crosswalk at Safety Problem Intersection
Chesterfield County completed installation of a traffic signal and crosswalk at the Robious Road and Cranbeck Road intersection, marking the start of a broader pedestrian safety improvement program.
West Ridge High School reaches construction milestone
Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Ridge High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.
Police investigate two motorcycle thefts in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County police are investigating the thefts of two nearly identical 2006 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycles taken from the same residential area about two weeks apart in June, and are asking residents for tips.
Planning Commission approves master plan for Southside Speedway revival
Chesterfield County Planning Commission approved a master plan for reviving Southside Speedway, clearing the way for a phased reopening of the historic racetrack by late 2027.
Early Voting Starts June 18 for August Primary Elections
Early voting for Chesterfield County's August 4 primary elections begins June 18 with weekend voting options on two Saturdays and two Sundays.
County Gives Young Resident Behind-the-Scenes Administrative Look
Chesterfield County offered a youth a behind-the-scenes look at county government operations through a special program opportunity.
Chesterfield Opens Comprehensive Plan Review, Seeks Development Site Ideas
Chesterfield County is inviting public input on where future development should occur as part of its comprehensive plan modernization, with a July draft set for community review.