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Growth & Development

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.

Aug 27, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Aug 27, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Aug 24, 2026Richmond BizSense
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools

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.

Aug 22, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools

Monacan upperclassmen share advice with incoming freshmen

Monacan High School upperclassmen offer guidance to help freshmen transition to their new school.

Aug 22, 2026Chesterfield County Public Schools (YouTube)
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

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.

Aug 22, 2026The Chesterfield Report
PHOTO · COMMUNITY
Community

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.

Aug 21, 2026Chesterfield Parks & Recreation
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Aug 21, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools

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.

Aug 20, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Aug 20, 2026Transportation Projects