News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 8, 2025
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Closings and postponements for Jan. 28, 2016
New Kent County Public Schools will operate under a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Charles City County Public Schools will operate under a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.
Chieppa named planning director for Charles City
Charles City Board of Supervisors announced the hiring of Rachel Chieppa as the new Director of Planning for the county after the departure of Matt Rowe for Pittsylvania County. Chieppa was born and raised in neighboring Prince George County. She has spent 11 years working in the planning department in Isle of Wight County, specifically in the area of agriculture and agribusiness. “I have a strong background in economic development and I believe my expertise in agriculture will help me in this area,” Chieppa said. “I want to have a plan where I can bring business in the county while…
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VDOT to attempt repairs to Charles City bridges starting this weekend
After two postponements due to inclement weather, Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced closing dates to make repairs on two bridges in Charles City. Starting at 8 p.m. on Jan. 29, the Benjamin Harrison Bridge connecting Charles City and Prince George will be closed to replace a gate that was damaged in a December accident. The bridge will remained closed until Jan. 30, 5:30 a.m. and will be followed by alternating lane closures until repairs are completed. The Herring Creek Bridge on Route 5 (John Tyler Memorial Highway) is tentatively scheduled to close on Monday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m….
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Closings and postponements for Jan. 27, 2016
Charles City County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. New Kent County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.
Closings and postponements for Jan. 26, 2016
New Kent County Public Schools are closed on Jan. 26, 2016. Charles City County Public Schools are closed on Jan. 26, 2016. Charles City County Government Offices will open at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26, 2016. New Kent County Government Offices will open at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26, 2016. New Kent Circuit and General District Court will begin at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26, 2016.
Snowstorm accounts for at least one death in Charles City
Snowstorm Jonas that hit the east coast on Jan. 22-23 has accounted for a death in Charles City. Charles City Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of a man on Jan. 23. A medical examiner said the man suffered from hypothermia as a result of the conditions. The name of the victim is being withheld upon notification of kin.
Closings and postponements for Jan. 25, 2016
Charles City County Schools are closed Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 (which was originally a teacher workday) will be used as a make-up day. New Kent County Schools are closed Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. New Kent School Board’s work session scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, 8:30 a.m. has been moved to Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 8:15 a.m.
Treacherous roads cause numerous crashes in area
With more than six inches of snow falling and a combination mixture of sleet and snow in the forecast for Saturday, Virginia State Police continue to urge motorists to stay off the road as VDOT continues to work around the clock. According to Sgt. Stephan Vick of the Virginia State Police, more than 300 crashes and 251 calls for disabled vehicles in central Virginia. Approximately 30 of those accidents have been reported from New Kent, Charles City, King William, and King & Queen Counties.
State trooper hit in New Kent
A Virginia State Trooper was hit in New Kent while assisting a disabled vehicle on Interstate 64. According to a press release, around 7:30 p.m., Trooper M.D. Jester was helping a stranded motorist at mile marker 212 near the Talleysville exit when a car ran in the back of his police cruiser. Jester was taken to a nearby medical facility and treated for minor injuries.
Closings and Delays for Jan. 22, 2016
New Kent County Schools are closed tomorrow, Jan. 22, 2016. Charles City County Schools are closed tomorrow, Jan. 22, 2016. The boys basketball game between Charles City and New Kent originally scheduled for Jan. 23 has been moved to Jan. 30. Charles City County Government offices are closed tomorrow, Jan. 22, 2016. New Kent County Government offices are closed tomorrow, Jan. 22, 2016.
