Chesterfield County
Heat Advisory Today: Chesterfield Faces Dangerous Index Values to 105
A heat advisory is in effect across central Virginia including Chesterfield County until 8 PM today, with heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees.
Falling Creek Police Station Project Advances
Chesterfield County is advancing construction of its first permanent police precinct, a new Falling Creek station at 7300 Midlothian Turnpike, expected to open in early 2027 as part of a $39.1 million, four-station network funded by voter approval.
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.
Tall Ships Sail Into Chesterfield for 250th Celebration
Chesterfield is hosting events to mark America's 250th anniversary, with tall ships arriving this Thursday.
Fire Displaces 11 People in Chesterfield Townhouses
A townhouse fire in Chesterfield left 11 people without immediate housing.
Chesterfield planning $48M expansion of River City Sportsplex
Chesterfield County completed a $48 million expansion of River City Sportsplex that added four turf fields, a destination playground with splash pad, and a nature-themed park opening to the public on June 11, 2026.
50 Years of Collecting & Preserving Chesterfield History
The Chesterfield Historical Society marks 50 years of preserving county history, celebrating a 1976 Bicentennial project that grew into a regional archive housing 400 years of documents, artifacts, and oral histories.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Chesterfield Kills One
A passenger in a Honda sedan died Friday night in Chesterfield County after the car collided with a Dodge Ram turning onto Watchrun Drive at the 6400 block of Hopkins Road.
Chesterfield Woman Missing Since Saturday Morning
Julie Ann Branan, 42, was located safely after being reported missing from her Chesterfield home early Saturday morning, June 6, 2026.
Upcoming Planning Community Meetings
Chesterfield County is hosting six development proposal community meetings in June 2026, where applicants will present rezoning and modification requests to nearby residents ahead of formal Planning Commission hearings.
Chesterfield Establishes Local Animal Cruelty Registry
Chesterfield County adopted an ordinance on May 27, 2026, creating a publicly accessible registry of people convicted of felony animal cruelty since 2009, launching within weeks.
Turner Road at Jessup Road Roundabout
Chesterfield County plans to build a roundabout at Turner Road and Jessup Road by 2029 as part of its regional traffic safety initiative.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Route 288 crash
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route 288 North near Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County on June 2, 2026.
Chesterfield Discusses Cannabis Safety Amid Evolving Drug Landscape
Chesterfield County's Prevention Services is educating residents about modern cannabis safety, highlighting how today's products are far more potent and varied than past decades, posing particular risks to children and adolescents.
Explosives Found in Shooting Suspect's Home
Explosive ordnance discovered in home of shooting suspect who injured two Chesterfield Police officers and killed a police K-9.
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.
Chesterfield woman's death ruled homicide; husband charged
A Chesterfield woman's 2021 death, initially treated as suicide, has been ruled a homicide; her husband was arrested in Florida after a five-year investigation and charged with first-degree murder.
Court: Chesterfield officer can face lawsuit over deadly shooting
A federal appeals court upheld the denial of qualified immunity to a Chesterfield officer in the fatal shooting of a man experiencing a mental health crisis, allowing the family's $35 million lawsuit to proceed.
Chesterfield accused of destroying public records in lawsuit
Chesterfield County faces allegations it destroyed records that are the subject of a public information lawsuit.
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.
Chesterfield County Eyes Budget, New Administrator
Chesterfield County is finalizing its $1.04 billion general fund budget while recruiting a new county administrator to replace Dr. Joseph P. Casey, who retires July 1 after a decade leading the 10,000-person government.
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.
Powhite Parkway Tolls Coming to an End
Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.
Icy Conditions Trigger Wave of Fall-Related Emergency Calls
Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.
County Opens Call Center for Winter Storm Questions
Chesterfield County opened a dedicated call center on January 25, 2026, to handle non-emergency winter storm questions during Winter Storm Fern.
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.
Special Elections Held Jan. 6 in Parts of Chesterfield
Democrats Mike Jones and Charlie Schmidt won special elections on January 6 to fill state Senate District 15 and House District 77 seats, maintaining Democratic control of these Richmond-area districts.
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.
Chesterfield County names interim supervisor to replace Holland
Chesterfield County appointed Dr. LeQuan M. Hylton as interim Dale District supervisor following the October death of longtime Supervisor Jim Holland, with a special election set for November 2026 to fill the position permanently.
I-95 nightly traffic pattern changes coming to Chesterfield
VDOT announced nightly traffic pattern changes on I-95 in Chesterfield County, including lane closures and slow rolls for bridge and infrastructure work through June 2026.
VCU Accounting Professor and Chesterfield Leader Jim Holland Dies at 73
James M. "Jim" Holland, a VCU accounting professor and five-term Chesterfield County Board supervisor, died Oct. 14, 2025 at age 73 after a battle with cancer.