Across the county
Chesterfield County Fair traces roots to 1911
The Chesterfield County Fair, rooted in a 1911 agricultural gathering founded by State Senator John Benjamin Watkins, returns August 28 through September 5, 2026.
Chesterfield County Fair Opens with Heat-Safety Measures
The Chesterfield County Fair, running through September 5, has implemented cooling resources including misting tents and shaded areas as temperatures remain high.
Goodwill Plans Retail Outpost in Chester
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia plans to open its first new Chesterfield County store in more than a decade at 2600 Weir Place in Chester in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Former Chesterfield Teacher Sentenced to 565 Years for Child Abuse
Former Chesterfield teacher Richard Franklin Troshak III was sentenced Aug. 31 to 565 years in prison for 27 counts of child sexual abuse involving minors in his care.
Fair, School Meetings, Farmers Market Fill Chesterfield Week
Chesterfield residents can visit the county fair through Saturday, attend the first community meeting about a proposed sales tax for schools Monday evening, and continue farmers market shopping this week.
Downed Power Lines Close Hull Street Road
Downed power lines forced a road closure on Hull Street Road between Turner Road and Pocoshock Boulevard on August 31, 2026, with police directing drivers to use alternate routes while Dominion Energy made repairs.
Chesterfield Swears In New County Administrator
Dr. Kevin A. Catlin was sworn in on August 24, 2026, as Chesterfield County's new county administrator, becoming the county's first Black county administrator.
Chesterfield Resident Qualifies for National American Miss Pageant
Chesterfield resident Cassia Faulkner has qualified for the National American Miss national pageant after competing in the Virginia state competition.
Chesterfield Delays Data Center Plan to Cut Car Taxes
Chesterfield County supervisors postponed a vote until September 23 to consider cutting car taxes nearly in half using projected revenue from three Google data center projects, after residents criticized the lack of notice and aired concerns about the developments.
Chesterfield Schools Modify Laptop Distribution Policy
Chesterfield County schools are ending take-home Chromebook access for kindergarten through second grade students, citing research on screen time and reversing a pandemic-era policy.