News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 2, 2026
Local News
December date announced for wireless internet availability in Charles City
Ever since the awarding of a $600,000 grant for a high-speed broadband initiative, Charles City constituents have asked the question of when internet access will be available to their homes and throughout the county. A firm answer to that question was received during Charles City’s Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 28. County Planning Director Matthew Rowe announced the county’s partnership with SCS Broadband as the provider of wireless internet services to citizens of Charles City. Completion of the project is expected to be by the end of the year and as early as mid-December. “This is a tremendous step…
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Charles City man arrested for drug possession in New Kent
New Kent Sheriff’s Office personnel have arrested a Charles City teenager on drug possession after responding to a disturbance. Colton J. Dearborn, 19, was taken into custody by New Kent deputies on Oct. 22. According to the arrest report, deputies responded to a residence at the 2600 block of New Kent Highway on a disturbance incident. Dearborn, who was identified as one of the subjects involved, is alleged to have possessed cocaine and heroin. He was arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Dearborn was taken to Henrico Jail East and was being held on $1,000 bond.
Four-way battle for sheriff highlights Charles City candidate forum
With nearly every candidate in attendance, approximately 150 citizens converged on Charles City High School’s auditorium for an Oct. 23 forum sponsored by Charles City’s branch of the NAACP. Twenty-three individuals vying for votes addressed the audience during the two-hour Friday night forum. Headlining the event was a four-way race for county sheriff. Incumbent Javier Smith is being challenged by Ed Branch, Alan Jones Sr., and Vance Richards. Each of the candidates vying for sheriff agreed that community policing is needed, but each emphasized a personal spin on how to address the matter. “I come to you because of the…
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Charles City man dies in early morning car accident
A Charles City man was killed in a car crash in the county during the early morning hours of Oct. 20. Tracy Turpin, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident on Charles City Road. Turpin graduated from Charles City High School in 2012.
Plans released on proposed Love’s Truck Stop in New Kent
After two years of development and planning, the Love’s Company presented its proposed plan for a travel stop off of Emmaus Church Road (Route 106) in New Kent to the county’s planning commission Monday night. The hour long presentation came before the planners to provide first insight of a Love’s Travel Stop just off the Exit 211 interchange from Interstate 64. The travel stop would be located on the westbound side of Emmaus Church Road, across from the current Pilot Truck Stop. The Love’s Corporation is based out of Watonga, Oklahoma, and currently has 240 stores in 40 states. “We…
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Woman using sister’s ID accepts plea deal in New Kent Circuit Court
A Hampton woman who used her sister’s identification at a traffic stop has entered Alford pleas of guilt (stipulating while she maintains her innocence, evidence presented would be enough to convict her) as part of a plea deal during afternoon proceedings on Monday in New Kent Circuit Court. Laura Lee Carter, 33, of 17 Woodsman Road, entered guilty pleas to one count each of forgery of a public document, false identification (second offense), perjury, misdemeanor reckless driving, and misdemeanor driving suspended. One charge each of uttering and misdemeanor presentation of false identification to a law enforcement officer were dropped. In…
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Georgia man arrested for using stolen credit cards in New Kent
A Georgia man has been charged by New Kent Sheriff’s Office for using stolen credit cards to make cigarette purchases in Quinton. Joseph M. Davis, 32, of Augusta, Georgia, was arrested on eight counts of credit card fraud stemming from alleged illegal activities conducted on Oct. 9. According to the police report, New Kent Sheriff’s Office worked jointly with Henrico County Police to investigate a rash of stolen credit cards. Davis, identified as one of the suspects, was allegedly involved with the use of stolen credit card numbers to purchase cartons of cigarettes from local convenience stores in Quinton. New…
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New Kent woman killed in King William crash
A New Kent woman was killed in a two-car vehicle Saturday afternoon in King William. Wanda M. Brown, 53, died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the Oct. 17 accident. According to the police report, shortly before 3:30 p.m., a 2010 Toyota Camry was traveling west on Route 360 (Richmond-Tappahannock Turnpike) near Route 30 (King William Road) when it struck a 2006 Nissan Altima in the rear. The Nissan ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree. The driver of the Toyota, Michelle K. Lilly, 24, of North Chesterfield, was transported to a local…
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Paving, other projects continue on Interstate 64 in New Kent
Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be conducting a variety of projects over the next week in New Kent on Interstate 64. –Oct. 19-22, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., from mile marker 200-224 both east and westbound, there will be alternating lane closures for debris removal. –Oct. 19-20, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. from mile marker 204-225 westbound, there will be alternating lane closures for paving. –Oct. 19-22, 10 p.m.-5 a.m. from mile marker 208-210 eastbound, there will be alternating lane closures for the installation of ITS equipment. –Oct. 21-22, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., from mile markers 204-225 eastbound, there will be alternating lane…
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Debate for New Kent sheriff highlights candidate forum
Citizens of New Kent got an opportunity to hear viewpoints of candidates vying for offices during a Oct. 15 debate at New Kent Middle School hosted by the New Kent Republican Committee. Approximately 175 people took seats inside the auditorium as many of New Kent candidates received opportunity to speak about his or her stance, as well as provide a brief reintroduction and reasons for running for office. Highlighting the night were Charles Gardner and Joe McLaughlin Jr., two current officers with New Kent Sheriff’s Office vying for the position of county sheriff. Current New Kent county sheriff F.W. “Wakie”…
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