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PHOTO · POLICE
Police

Chesterfield restaurant hosts fundraiser for wounded officers, honors K-9 Knight

Charred Swift Creek restaurant in Midlothian held a fundraiser for two wounded Chesterfield County police officers and dedicated its new dog-friendly patio to K-9 Knight, a police dog killed in the same May 31 shooting.

Jun 11, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Chesterfield Cuts Ribbon on New Freestanding Emergency Room

HCA Virginia opened a new 12,000-square-foot freestanding emergency room on Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on June 10, 2026, expanding 24/7 emergency care access for residents.

Jun 10, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · POLICE
Police

3 hospitalized in Chesterfield shopping center crash

A vehicle crashed into a Chesterfield shopping center and struck multiple cars, sending three people to hospitals.

Jun 9, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · LOCAL BUSINESS
Local Business

Chesterfield County Strengthens Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Chesterfield County dedicates $1.68 million in annual service increases and $4.95 million in capital programs to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure, citing emerging threats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Jun 5, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Zoning Board Denies Data Center Campus Appeal Near I-95

Chesterfield's Zoning Appeals Board rejected an appeal challenging the approval of a proposed data center campus near Interstate 95.

Jun 3, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools

School Board Meeting Materials Now Available Online

Chesterfield County Public Schools now makes School Board meeting materials, indexed videos, and comprehensive information available online through a centralized portal for public access.

Jun 3, 2026Chesterfield County Public Schools (YouTube)
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Chesterfield County Unemployment Rate: Current Numbers

Chesterfield County's unemployment rate stood at 3.3% in April 2026, up slightly from 2.9% a year earlier, reflecting moderate growth in what remains a strong regional job market.

Jun 1, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Mar 24, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

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.

Mar 4, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Advanced Materials Firm Investing $220M in Chesterfield Manufacturing

Solstice Advanced Materials, the newly spun-off Honeywell unit, announced a $220 million expansion at its Colonial Heights manufacturing facility that will create 100 new jobs and strengthen Chesterfield County's advanced manufacturing sector.

Jan 13, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Google Advances Chesterfield Data Center Despite Resident Concerns

Google advances plans for a 307-acre data center campus in Chesterfield County despite resident and researcher concerns about water usage, environmental impacts, and inadequate disclosure of project details.

Dec 23, 2025Google News: Chesterfield County