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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Mr. and Miss NKHS 2025

Two named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland-Global Campus

Two local residents were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maryland Global Campus for the Summer 2025 term. Victoria Fox of Charles City and Tenisha High-Adams of Providence Forge were recognized for their academic success. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 while completing at least six credits.

Suicide prevention walk in Charles City aims to bring awareness

Sometimes getting a message across is as simple as making someone aware of a situation. For Pamela Lampkin, those messages can be the difference of life and death. So Lampkin walks. Lampkin walks as part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a charity event that raises awareness about suicide. Lampkin’s story for walking began on Jan. 30, 2012. On that day, her son committed suicide. While she was emotional, she knew she needed time for healing and prayer. Lampkin did not sit on the sidelines; she started going to different events to help her understand how she could make…
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73rd annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow Wow

PFPC opens food pantry

New Kent Sheriff’s Office, deputies recognized as HEAT award winners

New Kent County Sheriff’s Office and two of their deputies were honored by Virginia State Police’s Heat Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) program during a Sept. 16 recognition ceremony in Virginia Beach. New Kent County Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the top agency for localities between 20,001-100,000 for deterring vehicle theft and automotive related crimes. Deputy Juan Servellon was named as the top deputy in the individual category for helping to prevent and solve auto theft crimes, while Deputy William Dyer was a finalist in the individual category. The HEAT program is used to also educate residents and enforce the law…
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Certificate of Recognition

‘The Great Animal Pantry Project’

School bus crash results in no injuries to students, driver in New Kent

A Monday morning school bus crash in New Kent County resulted in no injuries to students or the bus driver. In a Monday morning press release, New Kent County Public Schools reported that a bus transporting students to Quinton Elementary School was involved in an accident on the school’s grounds. All students who were on board as well as the bus driver were safe. Safety protocol was followed by school administration, with New Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responding. Quinton Elementary School Principal Christine Pilger and Asst. Principal Sarah Berry contacted parents of students involved. Director…
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