News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 7, 2026
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VMFA Artmobile coming to New Kent in May
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will be bringing their Artmobile to New Kent County in May. In a partnership with New Kent Parks and Recreation and Arts Alive, the Artmobile will host the “A View from Home: Landscapes of Virginia” on May 21-22. The exhibit will have paintings, photographs, engravings, and more from the museum’s collection. COVID-19 safety protocol will be in place as masks are required and groups of 10 people will enter the exhibit for a 15-minute time period. In addition to the VMFA exhibit, a local art contest will also take place for New Kent residents….
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Heritage Public Library receives $3,000 grant from American Library Association
Heritage Public Library has selected as a recipient of a national grant for small and rural libraries. The grant is part of an ongoing study conducted by the American Library Association that focuses on transforming library communities in small localities. “We are so proud to be chosen for this amazing opportunity,” said Heritage Public Library Director Chandra McPherson. “This grant will allow our library to get to know our residents better and help us find out what our community wants us to do to support their science literacy needs. The $3,000 grant will assist the library will be used to…
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Tentative plans announced for in-person graduation for Charles City High School students
Tentative plans for an in-person graduation have been announced for Charles City County High School. During Tuesday evening’s meeting of Charles City School Board, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Accountability Todd Perelli and Director of Operations Jerome Tyler revealed an in-person graduation for the Class of 2021. The scheduled graduation is set for Saturday, June 12, in the morning at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The venue will be able to hold families while adhering to the 30 percent threshold mandated under Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order to comply with COVID-19 safety protocol. The event will be for ticketed guests…
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New Kent County to close COVID-19 vaccination clinics on May 21
New Kent County will cease with COVID-19 vaccination clinics at New Kent High School on Friday, May 21. Second doses of the Moderna vaccination will be administered through that date for those who received the first dose at the clinic. “We are very pleased to say that over the last 13 weeks, we have held 16 vaccination clinics in partnership with the Chickahominy Health District here in New Kent County,” said District 1 Supervisor and New Kent Board Chairman Thomas Evelyn. “Approximately 5,942 vaccine doses have been administered at New Kent County vaccine clinics with a total of 3,489 people…
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Editorial: Why teachers, educators, and coaches push to bring the best talent out of every student
Last week, one of my student-athletes asked me a question about why I continue to reach out to other athletes in efforts to get them to participate on the track and field team. I looked at my student-athlete and responded that no matter who you are, there is talent within you that can come out. Some people are afraid to show it because they don’t think they will be successful at it or they will be judged. That response is just a reflection of the love and care that is presented by teachers and educators every day. For being in…
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Harris named to Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic
Anne Harris, of Lanexa, has been named to the Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic (Florida campus) for the Winter 2021 quarter. In order to achieve the accolade, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.
Charles City Farmer’s Market aims to assist local vendors, patrons
For several years, the process of bringing a farmer’s market to Charles City County has made slow progress. But starting in May, opportunity for local vendors to receive community support will be available. Charles City County will host its first Farmer’s Market on May 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. adjacent to the Charles City Government Administration building and Memorial United Methodist Church. After success with a vendor’s market in 2020, Charles City Park and Recreation Director Kimberly Barrow shifted her focus on bringing a Farmer’s Market to the county. She said it was an opportunity for the community to see what…
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Editorial: Experiencing a breakthrough begins with your self belief
It’s time for the wall to come down so that you can experience a breakthrough. This editorial came as a result of several conversations with a few friends and student-athletes when it came to their expectations out of live upon graduation and what they wanted to do. It also resulted in a lot of insight. In today’s technological world, we are in a society that is settling for instant gratification. Known as the “microwave” effect, there are several people who want to experience fame and fortune nearly instantaneously. Some examples of this include posting on social media with the latest…
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J&J vaccination clinic replaced with Moderna in New Kent
A clinic originally scheduled to distribute the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to combat COVID-19 has been cancelled. The clinic was originally scheduled to take place on Friday, Apr. 16. However, with the Commonwealth of Virginia and federal government ceasing the distribution as part of an investigation, New Kent will be offering the Moderna vaccine instead. If you had an appointment originally scheduled, a New Kent County representative will contact you for rescheduling. The Moderna vaccination clinic will take place from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-ins will also be accepted during this time. If you need any information or want to determine…
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Selfless sacrifice: How #KeepfightingChip saved Charles City County
*Dedicated in memory of Chelsea “Chip” Crawley. When I write editorials, they cover an array of topics and areas. Some are generic, some are specific, and some are off the wall. But today’s editorial is about a young lady who possibly saved Charles City County and didn’t know it. I knew Chelsea “Chip” Crawley when she was very, very small. My godmother was her babysitter and many of her earliest friendships were developed there. From that point on, she continued to grow, and I had the opportunity to work with her as a high school student. While she was related…
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