News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 2, 2026
Local News
Three arrested by New Kent Sheriff’s Office
New Kent Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals involved in separate incidents related to possible felony activity in the county. –Ernest Franklin Flannagan III, 38, of the 900 block of Dispatch Road, Quinton, on one count of assault and battery on a family or household member. The offense allegedly occurred on June 6. New Kent deputies transferred him to Henrico Jail East after the incident. –John Steven Michael, 39, of the 8900 block of Ellyson Trace, Quinton, on one count of distribution of cocaine. According to the arrest report, Minor allegedly distributed the substance last May 8 and was later…
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Cox-Washington bids for Charles City Circuit Court Clerk
Victoria Cox-Washington has announced her candidacy to the position of Circuit Court Clerk in Charles City. Cox-Washington has spent 10 years in the Chesterfield General District Court system. She has been a lifelong resident of the county and has two daughters and three grandsons. “Because of my experience, I believe that I would be able to serve the community well in the position as clerk,” Cox-Washington said in a press release. “I understand the community and its needs. “If elected, I plan to serve the people of Charles City always with honor, respect, and push for the growth of the…
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Stiers seeks additional term as District 4 supervisor in New Kent
Current New Kent District 4 supervisor Ron Stiers has announced his candidacy for re-election to the position in the upcoming election. “Four years ago I asked the citizens of District 4 to support me as their representative and they did,” Stiers said in a press release. “My record shows that I have lived up to my promise to be a ‘common sense’ official who said I would listen, learn, lead, and I have. “As the District 4 representative, I have voted against raising taxes, worked with public utilities, and have strongly supported Heritage Public Library, New Kent Fire and Rescue,…
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Harris seeks more years on Charles City School Board
Martha “Mag” Harris has announced her intentions to seek re-election to the Charles City School Board as the District 3 representative. “I share in the belief that every child deserves an excellent and committed school, one that provides the best education and fosters growth and opportunity,” Harris said in a press release. “I believe that as a community we all share in the responsibility for preparing our children for a world full our challenges. “As a committed resident of Charles City County and your school board representative, I will continue to support our system through community involvement, representing students, teachers,…
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Smith announces re-election campaign as Charles City Sheriff
Current Charles City County Sheriff Javier J. Smith has announced his bid for re-election to the same position in the upcoming election. Smith is seeking a third consecutive term and has been serving Charles City Sheriff’s Office since 1997. ‘I am grateful to have been sheriff for the past seven and a half years,” said Smith in a press release. “Our office has strived to provide the best public safety services to our citizens. “Even though we have accomplished many goals set for our office, I look forward in leading the agency to higher standards of law enforcement,” he continued….
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Paige announces intention to seek District 3 seat in New Kent
Patricia “Tricia” Paige has formally announced her candidacy for the District 3 seat on New Kent County’s Board of Supervisors. Paige is a retired SFC, USAR, and is currently a department manger of Lowe’s Inc. “It is with great respect and gratitude for supervisor Jimmy Burrell and his many years of hard work and dedication to our county that has influenced me to run this race,” said Paige in a press release. “I intend to be a stronger voice for our district, especially addressing the needs and concerns of our senior residents and small businesses. “I will open lines of…
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Payne-Jones seeks new term on Charles City School Board
Helen Payne-Jones has announced her bid for re-election to represent District 1 on Charles City’s School Board. Payne-Jones is completing her first term with the Charles City County Public School system and is excited to continue serving families in District 1. “We have an innovated plan and structure in place for the first time that will provide our children with a quality education,” she said in a press release. “Our plan has strong leadership with incredible experience and accountability. “With our dedicated teachers and staff, we will implement our new school configuration,” she continued. “I look forward to being part…
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Dwindling number of volunteers for CC firefighters becomes major concern at town hall
A June 3 joint town hall meeting gave citizens the opportunity to ask questions to either Charles City’s Board of Supervisors or Charles City School Board members. And while very few took advantage of the open forum, it was a question from one resident to county leaders that continues to haunt the county. Linda Maines approached the podium with concerns over the county’s fire department. Her inquiries about county involvement to address the issue led to her asking questions to county supervisors. “I saw a house burn down recently,” she said, commenting on a May 1 fire on Adkins Road….
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Bowman seeks votes to regain District 2 seat in Charles City
Sherri Bowman, who served on Charles City’s Board of Supervisors from 2008-2011 as the District 2 representative, has announced her intentions to run for the seat in the upcoming election. “As a life-long resident, graduate of Charles City school system, and the mother of a teenager attending Maggie Walker Governor’s School, I believe I understand our community, its strengths, its weaknesses, and its challenges,” Bowman said in a press release. “Charles City is a rapidly aging community and we need to find ways to attract and retain young people. “If elected, I will be an attentive listener, a bridge builder,…
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Bradby seeks re-election as Charles City treasurer
Mindy W. Bradby is seeking reelection as treasurer for Charles City County. “As a proud, lifelong resident of Charles City County, I am truly grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve as your county treasurer since 2012,” Bradby said in a press release. “I ask for your continued support in the upcoming election. “If re-elected, I plan to remain accountable to and be respectful of the citizens of Charles City and continue to successfully lead the Treasurer’s office in a professional, courteous, and transparent manner,” she concluded. Bradby has more than 13 years collectively in the treasurer’s office…
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