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New Kent School Board identifies CIP projects to meet future needs

New Kent County’s School Board received its first look at a proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the FY2026-27 year. The proposed plan was broken down into three tiers based on priority. In the first tier, which New Kent County staff deem as the highest priority, the request for three school buses at a total of $529,131.60, one miniature bus ($128,250.10), one school van and one school car at a total of $95,468.50 highlighted transportation needs. Fan coil units at George Watkins Elementary ($415,506), replacement of the roof at New Kent High School ($240,000), and New Kent Middle School switchgear…
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Charles City flounders as King & Queen sweeps volleyball match

Charles City’s Lady Panthers’ volleyball team came into the season with expectations of improvement. And while they have gotten better on the court, the results on the scoreboard along with being in situations that they haven’t experienced in the past has taught lessons that no practice could simulate. Charles City fell 16-25, 19-25, 23-25 to the visiting King & Queen Lady Tigers Monday night, resulting in the home team’s fifth consecutive loss. In the opening set, Charles City and King & Queen played on even terms, with the Lady Panthers slowly creating a lead at 15-12. But the visiting Lady…
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Three graduate from James Madison University during summer commencement ceremonies

Three local residents graduated from James Madison University as part of Summer 2025 commencement ceremonies held this past August. Aidan Sommer of Providence Forge earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. Charles Acheson, also of Providence Forge, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Arts and Science. Christian Jones of New Kent earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art.

Heritage Public Library teaming with AARP for free tax return preparation program

Heritage Public Library is partnering with the American Association of Retired People (AARP) for free tax return preparation at both the Charles City and New Kent Branch. Starting in Feb. 2026, taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) under $84,000 will have access to computers and software provided by the tax-aid program to prepare their own taxes at the library branches. The initiative will assist community members in preparing and e-filing federal and state tax returns at no cost with assistance from IRS-certified tax counselors. “Filing your own tax return can be a valuable learning experience,” commented Stacey Tromblee, Director…
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