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News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 5, 2026

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Shopping spree with New Kent’s Sheriff’s Office

By Community Member | December 11, 2022 1:54 am

McLaughlin graduates from School of Police Staff and Command

By Community Member | December 6, 2022 12:50 am

New Kent County Sheriff’s Captain J. Joseph McLaughlin III graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. McLaughlin completed the 22-week course which provides upper-level college instruction in a total of 27 core blocks. Topics include leadership, human resources, employee relations, organizational behavior, applied statistics, planning and policy development, and budgeting and resource allocation. McLaughlin was one of 21 students to complete the program, which was held in Evanston, Illinois from May to October.

Benjamin Harrison Bridge to close overnight starting Dec. 9

By Community Member | December 5, 2022 10:11 pm

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects Charles City and Prince George County will see several closures beginning this weekend. Starting on Friday, Dec. 9, the bridge will close at 7 p.m. and remained closed until Monday, Dec. 12, 5 a.m. From Monday, Dec. 12, to Thursday, Dec. 15, the bridge will be closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Weather permitting, the bridge will completely reopen on Friday, Dec. 16. Motorists are to use the following detours: –Traveling Northbound from Prince George: Take Route 10 West to Interstate 295 North. Take Exit 22A to Route 5 East to return…
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Peace poster contest winner

By Community Member | November 29, 2022 1:30 pm

New Kent Grand Illumination 2022

By Robb Johnson | November 28, 2022 1:02 am

Forge Foundation 13th annual Thanksgiving Feast

By Andre Jones | November 25, 2022 1:24 pm

Latest graduates of Charles City’s Neighborhood College

By Robb Johnson | November 23, 2022 10:19 pm

Community contributions

By Community Member | November 23, 2022 10:13 pm

Donation to New Hope Food Pantry

By Community Member | November 21, 2022 1:15 pm

Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center groundbreaking

By Robb Johnson | November 16, 2022 10:02 am
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