Across the county
Historic Point of Rocks Park Improvements Begin This Fall
Chesterfield Parks is beginning infrastructure improvements at Historic Point of Rocks Park this fall to make the restored Strachan House accessible to visitors.
Fall Line Trail Groundbreaking Launches Regional Path Project
Groundbreaking ceremony on October 7 officially launched construction of the Fall Line Trail's southern section, a 9.5-mile shared-use path connecting Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield Plans First County-Run Domestic Violence Shelter
Chesterfield County plans to open its first publicly operated domestic violence shelter in January 2028, with approximately 16 beds in a refurbished county-owned building.
Chesterfield joins multi-county opposition to Valley Link transmission project
Valley Link Transmission proposes a high-voltage transmission line through six counties, and local governments are coordinating resistance to the project.
Chesterfield Couple Backs Constitutional Amendment to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Chesterfield County residents Rachel Leyco and Jenn Jackson are advocating for a Virginia constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage, drawing on their own legal struggles in adopting their biological children.
23-Year-Old Killed in Crash on River Road in Chesterfield
A 23-year-old man died in a motor vehicle crash on River Road in Chesterfield County in September.
Shoosmith Landfill former owners arrested on felony charges
Fred Gerald Nichols and Paul Lawrence McGee, former owners of Chesterfield County's troubled Shoosmith Landfill, were arrested October 7, 2026, and released on $25,000 bail each after being indicted on felony charges of unlawfully abandoning a waste facility.
Man Accused in May Officer Shooting Faces Bond Appeal
A man charged with shooting two Chesterfield police officers in May is returning to court to appeal his bond.
Kids Shape Ficke Park's New Nature Play Area
Chesterfield Parks & Recreation is inviting children 5-12 and caregivers to register for free nature-themed activities at Ficke Park to help design a new natural play area.
Bon Secours Breaks Ground on Chesterfield Emergency Center
Bon Secours is building a new stand-alone emergency center near Iron Bridge Road to serve fast-growing areas of Chesterfield County.