Across the county
Chesterfield Observes 10th Annual GO PURPLE! Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Chesterfield County marked the 10th annual GO PURPLE! event to raise awareness about domestic violence and honor community efforts against it.
Chesterfield's 212-Year-Old Historic Tree Comes Down
Chesterfield County will remove the Nunnally Oak, a 212-year-old landmark tree at the Government Complex, and repurpose its wood into benches, commemorative items, and historical artifacts.
Chesterfield Jury Duty Scam Evolves To Evade Detection
A new jury duty scam targeting Chesterfield residents is becoming harder to spot, with scammers asking for smaller amounts of money while using more convincing tactics.
Police Employee Arrested for Misusing License Plate Reader
Chesterfield County Police arrested an employee for misusing the department's license plate reader system and databases, reigniting debate over ALPR regulation in Virginia.
Police employee accused of misusing Flock license plate cameras
A Chesterfield police employee is accused of misusing the department's Flock automated license plate readers, sparking renewed concerns about safeguards for the surveillance technology.
Midlothian Trojans Rally Past Manchester with Fourth-Quarter Comeback
Midlothian's defense forces three fourth-quarter turnovers to rally past unbeaten Manchester 34-30, marking the Trojans' second consecutive upset win.
Chesterfield Woman Preserves Late Father's Ham Radio Legacy
A Chesterfield County woman continues her late father's ham radio legacy by taking his call sign and displaying his vintage radio collection at a Colonial Heights museum.
Chesterfield Police Arrest Another Suspect in VSU Shooting Case
Chesterfield police arrested 18-year-old Narzhea Patron of Richmond on October 2, 2026, in connection with an August shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people.
Chesterfield Deploys First Responder Drones for Emergency Response
Chesterfield County launched a drone-as-first-responder program in July 2026, deploying unmanned aircraft from three school rooftops to provide live video intelligence at active threats, fires, missing persons, and robberies before ground responders arrive.
Brady and Schultz compete for school board seat
Two candidates are competing to finish a Chesterfield school board term.