New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | March 5, 2015

‘A Taste of New Kent’ returns May 9

New Kent Winery’s “A Taste of New Kent” wine festival returns Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The event will present a variety of wine tasting from a number of local wineries in Virginia, as well as music provided by “Kings of Swing.” Local food truck vendors will also be present to provide food, as well as skilled crafters with handmade items for purchase. Sponsorship and volunteers are needed for the event, as well as vendors. For more information, contact Ron Stiers (sponsorships) at 966-8581, Stephanie (volunteers) at volunteernkwinefestival2015@yahoo.com, and Nancy (vendors) at nancy@gobucketlisttravel.com.

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  • USDA offers one-time extension to update base acres, yield history

    United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided a one-time extension deadline to update base acres or yield history to the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against unexpected changes in the marketplace,” said Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack. “we’re working to ensure that farmers got the time, information, and opportunities to have those final conversations, review their data, and to visit the Farm Service Agency to make those decisions.” If no changes are made to yield history or base acres by Mar. 31,…
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  • Psychological evaluation prompts plea deal in New Kent court

    Todd Michael Bowers

    A North Carolina man who led a New Kent deputy sheriff on a New Year’s Eve high-speed chase through the county on Interstate 64 has pleaded guilty in New Kent General District Court to a felony count of eluding police along with three misdemeanors. A preliminary hearing in the case of Todd Michael Bowers, 43, had been scheduled for Feb. 24 in general district court. When proceedings commenced, however, a court-ordered psychological evaluation of the defendant changed matters. Commonwealth’s attorney Linwood Gregory said the report revealed the Weeksville, N.C. man suffers from a “delusional disorder.” The diagnosis qualified the defendant…
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  • Wanted man captured, indicted in Charles City Circuit Court

    A Charles City man involved in a 2011 hit-and-run accident who later absconded from authorities has been arrested and indicted by a Charles City Circuit Court grand jury. Waverly Lindburg Charity, 54, of the 6000 block of Wayside Road, was indicted on one count each of felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor driving revoked (after license suspended for alcohol-related violations) during Tuesday morning court proceedings. According to the indictment, Charity was operating a vehicle that had two other occupants on Sept. 30, 2011 when it struck a tree on Wayside Road. After the accident, Charity fled the scene, leaving the passengers with…
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  • New Kent schools pre-plan for enrollment increase in near future

    New Kent superintendent of schools David Myers is putting a final touch on plans to embrace a projected enrollment increase over the next few years. Myers addressed school board members Monday night, focusing on options to help accommodate student population. According to Myers, a projection of more than 3,000 students in FY2015-16 is still expected as the result of studies conducted by office personnel and the University of Virginia. The superintendent continues to raise concerns about capacity at New Kent Elementary and New Kent Middle School. “At New Kent Elementary, we are running out of options on where to place…
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  • New Kent Scholastic Bowl team finishes third in states

    New Kent High School’s Scholastic Bowl team earned a third place finish in Group 3A competition last Saturday at the College of William & Mary. The team missed out on second place by one question. They finished the season with an overall record of 26-2. The team won the district and regional championships prior to its finish at the state level.

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  • Todd Michael Bowers
  • Sharon Phelps (left) and Cathy Davis, sponsors of New Kent Jr. Woman's Club, pose with New Kent superintendent of schools David Myers after the group donated $2,000 to the school system. The money given by the club was used to support health and wellness programs at the school, along with drug awareness. The organization also offers scholarships to graduating seniors of New Kent High School.Andre' Jones photo
  • Former New Kent High wrestlers Trey Gregory (left) and Evan Canady are headed to the national collegiate wrestling tournament.Photo courtesy of Jane Moss
  • Former Charles City Lady Panther standout Debbie Smith (center) smiles as she is recognized during North Carolina A&T University's senior day Saturday afternoon. Smith achieved career highs in points (24) and assists (6) in a 78-42 victory over Florida A&M University. She will graduate in May with a degree in sports science and fitness management. Accompanying Smith is mother Denise (left) and father William (right).Andre' Jones photo
  • With schools out on Thursday, kids from the Smolnik, Bonsky, Boyer, and Washnock families constructed a 10-foot snowman.Photo courtesy of Matt Smolnik
  • Aaron Williams (right) of New Kent shakes the hand of Byrd Field Composite Squadron Commander Scott Braukhoff after receiving the Billy Mitchell Award. The award is presented to cadets in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) who display qualities of leadership, character, fitness, and participate in community activities. The 18-year old will join the United States Air Force effective July 7.
  • The fallen pine tree shown above blocked Airport Road in the 7300 block. As of 7:45 a.m. New Kent Sheriff's Office was on the scene and VDOT was en route to remove the tree, reports Chief Deputy Joe McLaughlin. The road reopened shortly after 8 a.m.Photo courtesy of Chief Deputy Joe McLaughlin
  • A battle under the boards for a rebound goes for naught as the ball eludes (l to r) Charles City's Michael Callahan, K&Q's Kalyle Holmes, Charles City's Tyler Allen, and K&Q's Paul Lewis.Alan Chamberlain photo
  • Charles City's Adrienne Miles (21) powers through contact from King & Queen's Akasha Harris (32) on her way for a score.Andre' Jones photo
  • Charles City Lady Panther senior forward Adrienne Miles (second from right) is congratulated for reaching the 1,000 point mark during the team's 46-38 Feb. 24 playoff victory over King & Queen. Miles is the fourth Lady Panther to accomplish the milestone and the first since 2007. Joining Miles are (l to r) Lady Panther head coach VaShaun Otey, mother Eva, and father Ken.Andre' Jones photo
  • Julianna Jones holds up "number one" on her finger signifying her championship victory in the 200-meter freestyle event at the Group 3A State swimming and diving championships in Christiansburg.Photo courtesy of Deanna Tate
  • Charles City Elementary School students receive recognition from teachers and staff for student leadership and are named "Leaders of the Month" for January. Students recognized are (front, l to r) Riley Adkins, Quinton Tyler, Kelsey King, Karley Jasper, (back, l to r) Jordan Traynor, Shymiyah Brown, and Amaya Cox.