Across the county
Democrats Hylton, Crosby vie for Chesterfield supervisor seat
Two Democrats are competing in an Aug. 4 special Democratic primary for the nomination to fill the rest of Jim Holland's term on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors after his death last October. The seat itself is decided at a special election in November.
Chesterfield Reaffirms Top Quad-AAA Bond Rating
Chesterfield County reaffirmed its Quad-AAA bond rating from all four major rating agencies, positioning it to borrow at the lowest interest rates for capital projects like schools and infrastructure.
Chesterfield Library Opens Winter Maker Market Applications
Chesterfield Public Library is accepting Winter Maker Market vendor applications by July 31, with the market scheduled for December 5 at LaPrade Library.
Chesterfield exits Head Start program
Chesterfield County Public Schools is exiting the federal Head Start program after the 2024-25 school year, shifting preschool funding to Virginia's state-funded program.
Crime Solvers Seeks Help After Gym Locker Credit Card Theft
Two suspects stole credit cards from a gym locker at American Family Fitness in Midlothian and attempted fraudulent charges at Sam's Club; Chesterfield County Crime Solvers seeks public help identifying them.
Robert Teal Appointed to Chesterfield School Board, District 7
Robert Teal has been appointed to represent District 7 on a Chesterfield County school board.
River City Card Shop Opens in Midlothian
River City Card Shop held its grand opening at 13540 Waterford Place in Midlothian on July 4-5, filling a gap in the local retail landscape for sports and trading card collectors.
Chesterfield firefighter hospitalized battling commercial fire
A Chesterfield County firefighter was hospitalized for heat exhaustion while battling a commercial fire on Reymet Road during extreme heat on July 3.
Two injured in South Chesterfield two-vehicle crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in South Chesterfield on Thursday night, according to police.
Chesterfield Officers Shot in May Discharged From Hospital
Two Chesterfield County police officers injured in a May 31 shooting during a domestic call respond and continue recovery at home after hospital discharge.