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Board Defers Vote on Data Center Car Tax Cut Plan
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors postponed a vote Wednesday on a proposed amendment that would dedicate data center tax revenues to cutting the county car tax nearly in half, saying board members need more time for public input.
Board Approves Spring Run 199-Home Development
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors approved a 199-home residential development near Spring Run and Hensley roads Wednesday, with modifications to address connectivity and telecommunications concerns.
Midlothian Housing and Hotel Projects on Ballot
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will vote Wednesday on two Midlothian development projects: an age-restricted housing community and a hotel near Robious Road.
Ride On Cannon Foundation Gives 250+ Backpacks at 6th Annual Event
The Ride On Cannon Foundation distributed more than 250 backpacks at its sixth annual back-to-school giveaway in Chesterfield County on August 22, drawing strong community turnout with 65 walk-in bags claimed in the first 30 minutes.
Monacan upperclassmen share advice with incoming freshmen
Monacan High School upperclassmen offer guidance to help freshmen transition to their new school.
County Will Brief Supervisors on Data Centers Aug. 26. Two Ways to Weigh In, and One Deadline Is Sooner.
Chesterfield staff will brief the Board of Supervisors on data center development during the evening portion of the board's meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Residents can submit written questions first, but that form closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, the day before. The Data Center Defiance Coalition plans a rally in the courtyard at 5:30 p.m. on the 26th.
Historic Point of Rocks Hosts Free Civil War History Day
Chesterfield Parks & Recreation is hosting a free, immersive Civil War history event at Historic Point of Rocks, where residents can explore the Strachan House and hospital site from the 1864-1865 period.
CTC @ Hull Expands Space for New Career Trade Programs
Chesterfield County's Career and Technical Center at Hull completed a $9.5 million expansion adding 42,000 square feet to nearly double classroom capacity and support growing demand for trade and technical education.
Midlothian resident hands out gift cards for back-to-school costs
CBS 6 reporter Rob Cardwell distributed $50 gift cards to shoppers at a Target in Midlothian on Aug. 20 as part of a Virginia Credit Union-sponsored effort to help families manage back-to-school costs.
Federal RAISE Grant Advances Chippenham Parkway-Hopkins Road Improvements
Chesterfield County has secured a federal RAISE planning grant to fund design of improvements at the Chippenham Parkway/Hopkins Road interchange and conceptual plans for a road diet on Hopkins Road.