Weather & Safety
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.
Bear spotted in Chesterfield County backyards
Residents in Chesterfield County have reported a bear in residential areas.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.