News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | June 26, 2026
Local News
NKBOS approves letter of intent for purchase of old bank building to become home of Heritage Public Library
Heritage Public Library may be getting a new permanent home after action was taken during the Jan. 11 meeting of New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. Representatives voted 4-1 for approval of a letter of intent to acquire the Colonial Virginia Bank building in the Maidstone Development at a cost of $950,000. Terms and conditions presented are to allow the facility to become a new public library. District 2 representative Tommy Tiller cast the lone dissenting vote. In a Sept. 30 work session, the option came to the forefront when Maidstone developer John Adamson discussed the matter in closed session. During…
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Major renovations at NKES part of superintendent’s FY2016-17 CIP proposal
With no clear-cut vision on a new elementary school in sight, New Kent superintendent of schools Dave Myers turned his focus to improving the current ones in the county. A proposal recommended to the county’s school board has put emphasis on one of those schools. As part of a proposed $15 million FY2016-17 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Myers and Director of Finance Haynie Morgheim recommended a major overhaul and renovation of New Kent Elementary School during the school board’s Jan. 11 regular meeting. “That school is 43 years old,” Myers said to school board members. “We have been going around…
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Boards reorganize in Charles City, New Kent
Boards have reorganized in Charles City and New Kent for fiscal year 2016. In New Kent, District 4 supervisor Ron Stiers has been elected chairman for the new year for the county’s board of supervisors. District 5 representative W.R. “Ray” Davis Jr. will serve as the board’s vice-chairman. District 4 school board member Sarah Grier Barber has been re-elected to serve as chairwoman for New Kent. Gail Hardinge of District 5 has been tabbed as vice-chairwoman. In Charles City, Floyd Miles Sr. of District 3 will take the reigns as chairman for the county’s board of supervisors. District 2 leader…
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Providence Forge woman to serve term in Detention and Diversion programs
A Providence Forge woman who received an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) through illegal means will serve one year in the Detention and Diversion program. Erin Merrill Bierworth, 33, of the 6700 block of Halstead Lane, received the sentence during Jan. 11 afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Last Sept. 22, Bierworth worked for Ronald Marshburn and used his information to receive the ATV. She also used Marshburn’s information to obtain money in an effort to pay her rent. In a November trial, she accepted a plea agreement and entered guilty pleas to an amended charge of receiving stolen goods (originally…
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Three indicted by New Kent grand jury
A New Kent grand jury handed down indictments to three individuals on Jan. 11 in New Kent Circuit Court. –Chad Jerome Freeman, 30, of Virginia Beach, on one count of child endangerment. According to the indictment, on Nov. 13, 2015, Freeman was driving at a high rate of speed when he was pulled over by a police officer. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the officer noticed a juvenile under the age of 18. –Brandy Marie Sloan, 32, of Fredericksburg, on one count of possession of a controlled substance. Sloan allegedly possessed heroin on Apr. 3, 2015 that led to her…
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Benjamin Harrison Bridge to close this weekend for repairs
The Benjamin Harrison Bridge connecting Charles City and Prince George County will close for repairs this weekend during overnight hours. The bridge will close beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 and reopen on Saturday, Jan. 16, 5:30 a.m. to repair the bridge’s stop gate that was damaged in an accident last December. Also on Jan. 16, there will be alternating lane closures from 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Drivers are advised to use Route 5 West to Interstate 295 South to exit 13A to return back to Route 10 East as an alternative route. Travelers may also use the Jamestown-Scotland…
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Providence Forge man killed walking along Interstate 95
A Providence Forge man was killed in northern Virginia as he walked along Interstate 95 Monday night. According to a Virginia State Police report, Jeremy D. Collins, 36, died in Springfield after he was hit by a car traveling southbound on Interstate 95. The report indicates a 2012 Toyota Corolla was traveling in the left lane when it approached a pedestrian wearing dark clothing and walking in the travel lane. The car attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to change lanes, striking Collins. Collins, who had no identification on his person at the time, died at the scene…
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Alleged stabbing leads to indictment of Charles City man
A Charles City man who allegedly attacked his stepdaughter’s boyfriend has been indicted by a Charles City Circuit Court grand jury. Todd Alfonzo Tabb, 52, of the 8900 block of Old Elam Cemetery Road, received an indictment on one count of malicious wounding. According to the indictment, Tabb allegedly stabbed Marcus Tyler during an Aug. 23, 2015 confrontation that escalated from a conversation. Tabb is currently being held without bond and is scheduled for a March 15 jury trial. The grand jury also handed down indictments to the following individuals: –Curtis William Cole Jr., 42, of the 5100 block of…
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Two accept plea deals in New Kent Circuit Court
A New Kent man will spend three months in jail after accepting a plea agreement during Monday morning New Kent Circuit Court proceedings. Zakary Egan Perkins, 19, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor (originally misdemeanor sexual battery). One charge of carnal knowledge was dropped. In a summary of evidence provided by special prosecutor Clay Blanton, on May 16, 2015, a private party was held at Burks Farm in Providence Forge. The party, consisting of both girls and boys, ended and each gender was separated to their own sleeping area….
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Pothole patching rings in year on Interstate 64 in New Kent
Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a pavement repairing project next week in New Kent. On Jan. 7, Interstate 64 eastbound between mile markers 205 (Bottoms Bridge) and 224 will have alternating lane closures from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. for pothole patching.
