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Senior Living Facility Launches ASL Program for Deaf Resident
Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield has launched an American Sign Language program in partnership with Care Advantage to provide accessibility for a deaf resident.
Primary Election Coming Tuesday, August 4
Chesterfield County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, August 4 for primary elections featuring races for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and a county Board of Supervisors seat, with voting open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and early voting available through August 1.
Google Proposes 11 Data Centers Across Chesterfield County
Google is proposing to build 11 hyperscale data centers across three campuses totaling more than 1,500 acres in Chesterfield County, with residents raising concerns about water usage, noise, and energy costs at ongoing community meetings.
Chesterfield Police Seek Input on Next Traffic Enforcement Focus
Chesterfield County police are soliciting community input via online polls to determine where to concentrate their next traffic enforcement operations.
Chesterfield Asked to Conserve Water Amid Dry Conditions
Chesterfield County residents and businesses are asked to voluntarily reduce water consumption as drought conditions lower the James River, which supplies water to six regional counties.
Baby Born in Parking Lot Reunites With Chesterfield First Responders
Kate McCoy gave birth to her son at just 25 weeks in a parking lot with help from Chesterfield firefighters, and after 132 days in the NICU, the family reunited with the first responders who delivered him.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Richmond Area Through Friday
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for the Richmond metro area through Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, prompting residents to limit outdoor activities.
Plenty Waives Option on Meadowville Tech Park Expansion
California-based indoor farming firm Plenty has waived its option to expand at Meadowville Tech Park, scaling back its post-bankruptcy campus plans in Chesterfield County.
New Boat Launch Coming to Falling Creek
Chesterfield County Parks will build a new boat launch and parking facility at Falling Creek on the James River, replacing the current launch at Dutch Gap, with completion expected in summer 2028.
Midlothian Students Raise $1,000 for Children With Cancer
Midlothian students raised $1,000 for Connor's Heroes through their school's Junior Maker's Market by selling handmade crafts.