New Kent Charles City Chronicle

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By Andre Jones | September 24, 2014 4:15 pm

New Kent Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr. intends to remove his sheriff’s hat and spend more time with his three grandchildren (two shown in desk photos). Howard is not seeking a 10th term as sheriff and is announcing plans to retire at the end of his current term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2015.

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