Education

Local High School Robotics Team Heads to National Championship

The Chesterfield Central High School robotics team, the Iron Eagles, punched their ticket to the FIRST Robotics National Championship after a dominant performance at the state finals in Richmond last weekend.

The 22-member team, led by seniors Priya Patel and Marcus Johnson, designed a robot capable of autonomously sorting and stacking cargo containers — this year s competition challenge — with 98% accuracy.

"These students have been meeting every day after school since September," said faculty advisor Dr. Rachel Kim. "Their dedication is extraordinary."

The team is now fundraising $15,000 to cover travel costs to the national competition in Houston this April. Local businesses interested in sponsoring can contact the school directly.

New Trail System Connects Three County Parks in 12-Mile Loop

After three years of construction, the Chesterfield Greenway Trail officially opened Saturday, linking Pocahontas State Park, Iron Bridge Park, and Falling Creek Ironworks in a continuous 12-mile loop. Hundreds of residents turned out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with many immediately setting off on foot and bicycle to explore the paved

Weekend Farmers Market Expands to Year-Round Schedule

The Chesterfield Farmers Market, a Saturday morning staple at the county fairgrounds since 2019, will begin operating year-round starting in March, organizers announced Wednesday. The expansion comes after two consecutive years of record attendance, with over 3,000 visitors on peak summer weekends. During winter months, the market will move

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