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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.
Police Search for Missing Girl and Woman
Chesterfield Police have issued a CODI Alert for a missing 6-year-old girl and 37-year-old woman last seen in Northern Virginia, with authorities concerned for their safety.
Free Lunch Brings Healthy Eating Education to Farmers Market
Chesterfield County Public Schools and local growers partner to offer free lunches and hands-on wellness education to children at the weekly farmers market.
County Honors Volunteers, Celebrates Student Athlete, Advances Police Infrastructure
Chesterfield County celebrated three major community milestones in early June: three residents joined the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, a high school pitcher won her second consecutive state player-of-the-year award, and the first of four new police precincts reached a construction milestone.
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.
Diwali bid for Chesterfield school calendar unsuccessful
Chesterfield County Schools declined to add Diwali to its 2027–28 calendar despite community advocacy, while neighboring districts Richmond, Henrico, and Hanover already recognize the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh festival as a school holiday.
Chesterfield Planning Commission Meets June 16
The Chesterfield Planning Commission will meet on June 16, with residents able to attend in person or submit comments online.
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.
Chesterfield County Celebrates New Emergency Room
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new emergency room facility in Chesterfield County.
Tall Ships Sail Into Chesterfield for 250th Celebration
Chesterfield is hosting events to mark America's 250th anniversary, with tall ships arriving this Thursday.
Introducing Opinion: your voice in Chesterfield
An editorial note from The Chesterfield Report.
Fire Displaces 11 People in Chesterfield Townhouses
A townhouse fire in Chesterfield left 11 people without immediate housing.
Energy Medicine Experts Lead Therapy at County Jail's HARP Program
Energy medicine pioneers Donna Eden and Dr. David Feinstein led a therapy session at Chesterfield County Jail's HARP addiction program, teaching inmates energy-manipulation techniques as part of the jail's comprehensive recovery approach.
Chesterfield Schools Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduations
Chesterfield County Public Schools held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2026, celebrating their achievements with joyful and memorable moments.
Chesterfield Honors 44th Annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
Chesterfield County celebrated its 44th annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame ceremony, recognizing local seniors for outstanding community service.
3 hospitalized in Chesterfield shopping center crash
A vehicle crashed into a Chesterfield shopping center and struck multiple cars, sending three people to hospitals.
Three Chesterfield Residents Honored in Volunteer Hall of Fame
Three Chesterfield County residents—John Hilliard Jr., David Lipp, and Edith Lumpkin—were inducted into the 44th-annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame on June 8, 2026, bringing total Hall of Fame membership to 99 honorees.
Chesterfield Parents Push Schools to Cut Screen Time
Parents in Chesterfield County are advocating for schools to reduce classroom screen time and return to paper-based learning methods.
Bear spotted in Chesterfield County backyards
Residents in Chesterfield County have reported a bear in residential areas.
Community rallies around Chesterfield officers after shooting
Chesterfield residents showed support for police officers following a shooting incident.
Two Chesterfield officers shot; suspect charged, K-9 Knight killed
Chesterfield County police officers Jacob Clark and Jacob Wells, shot during a May 31 domestic violence response, are recovering from critical injuries as community raises over $60,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.
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.
School Board Recognizes Chesterfield Staff Success
Chesterfield's school board held a recognition event in June to honor the contributions of district staff members.
School Board Honors Outstanding Bus Drivers
Chesterfield County Schools recognized bus drivers for outstanding performance at the June 2026 school board meeting.
School Board Celebrates Community and Business Partners
The Chesterfield County school board recognized community and business partners at its June meeting.
I-95 Lane Closures Planned at Coxendale Road Overpass
The Virginia Department of Transportation is closing two lanes on I-95 near Coxendale Road Overpass in Chesterfield County.
Dump truck overturned, hazmat crew responds
An overturned dump truck closed a stretch of road in Chesterfield County, prompting hazmat crew response.
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.
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.
Firefighters Battle Van and Brush Fire on Powhite Parkway
Chesterfield firefighters extinguished a van fire that spread to brush along Powhite Parkway near Courthouse Road on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
Chesterfield Library Encourages Residents to Join Summer Library Game
Chesterfield County Public Library's 2026 Summer Library Game, running through September 1, offers reading challenges, prizes, and community service opportunities across all 10 county branches and via the Beanstack app.
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.
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 Schools Passes on Diwali; Families Keep Fighting
Chesterfield County Schools rejected calls to include Diwali on the 2027-2028 calendar, but Hindu and Sikh families say they're continuing to push the district for recognition of the major holiday.
Sheriff seeks help identifying vandalism spree suspect
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office arrested a Midlothian man for vandalizing four public and commercial buildings in a single night, including the county courthouse and central library.
Chesterfield accused of destroying public records in lawsuit
Chesterfield County faces allegations it destroyed records that are the subject of a public information lawsuit.
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.
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.
Longtime Administrator Joe Casey Announces Retirement
Dr. Joseph P. Casey, Chesterfield County administrator for a decade, announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026, prompting a leadership search by the Board of Supervisors.
Parent pushes to add Diwali as school holiday
A Chesterfield County parent has launched a campaign to add Diwali as an official school holiday, arguing the recognition is needed for educational equity as neighboring districts already observe the Hindu festival.
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.