Across the county
Sheriff seeks help identifying vandalism spree suspect
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office arrested a Midlothian man for vandalizing four public and commercial buildings in a single night, including the county courthouse and central library.
Teacher charged with assaulting Chesterfield County student
A 50-year-old special education teacher at Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy in Chesterfield County has been charged with assault of a male student following an April 6, 2026 incident.
Court: Chesterfield officer can face lawsuit over deadly shooting
A federal appeals court upheld the denial of qualified immunity to a Chesterfield officer in the fatal shooting of a man experiencing a mental health crisis, allowing the family's $35 million lawsuit to proceed.
Chesterfield accused of destroying public records in lawsuit
Chesterfield County faces allegations it destroyed records that are the subject of a public information lawsuit.
State approves hospital expansion doubling Chesterfield facilities
Virginia approved $672 million in hospital expansion across three healthcare systems in Chesterfield County, adding 166 beds and doubling the county's hospital capacity by 2030.
Chesterfield County Eyes Budget, New Administrator
Chesterfield County is finalizing its $1.04 billion general fund budget while recruiting a new county administrator to replace Dr. Joseph P. Casey, who retires July 1 after a decade leading the 10,000-person government.
Chesterfield supervisors approve $2.3B budget for fiscal 2027
Chesterfield County supervisors passed a $2.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027.
Chesterfield Supervisors Challenge Two State Bills
Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills would undermine the county's local authority and decision-making power.
VCU Health Reaches Structural Milestone on Chesterfield Medical Complex
VCU Health marked structural completion of a $90 million ambulatory surgery center and medical office building in Chesterfield on March 4, 2026, advancing toward a 2027 opening that will bring surgical and specialty care to the county.
Powhite Parkway Tolls Coming to an End
Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.