News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 31, 2026
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Sullivan receives nod as Democratic representative for special election
Charles City resident Kevin Sullivan has been named as the Democratic representative to challenge for the 74th House of Delegates seat in a Jan. 13 special election. Sullivan received the nod over Henrico County school board member Lamont Bagby and Charles City Board of Supervisor member Floyd Miles Sr. during a primary election on Dec. 22. Sullivan challenges for the vacated spot by Joe Morrisey, who resigned as a result of pressure from other members of the House of Delegates following a misdemeanor conviction. However, Morrisey and Republican candidate Matt Walton will vie for the vacated position as well.
New Kent man killed, three children injured in New Jersey accident
A New Kent County man died early Monday night in a three-car crash on Interstate 78 in Warren N.J., according to a report in NJ.com. The media outlet is also reporting the man’s three children, who were passengers in his car, sustained non-life threatening injuries. Kevin Hutchins, 54, and the three children, boys ages four, nine, and 11, were westbound on I-78 shortly after 7 p.m. when their 2007 Honda was rear-ended by another vehicle. Impact drove Hutchins’ car into a third vehicle. The Honda then ran off the road and struck a tree. Hutchins reportedly died at the scene….
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Charles City County awarded $600,000 grant for high-speed broadband initiative
With acceptance of a $600,000 community development block grant, Charles City officials are embarking on the first phase aimed at installing high-speed broadband Internet service in the county. State officials helped the county launch the phase during a Monday afternoon check presentation in the county administration building’s boardroom. State Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones, the event’s featured speaker, said awarding the grant is part of a state effort “to do things so a community can retain jobs, grow jobs, and help attract other businesses.” Jones said the process involves taking advantage of assets that exist in the community….
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Charges lodged against CC man dismissed after lack of evidence
Without physical evidence to link a defendant to a burglary, Judge Thomas B. Hoover dismissed three charges lodged against a Charles City man. Rodney Edward Bradby Jr., 22, of the 8700 block of Little Elam Road, breathed a sigh of relief after one charge of burglary, grand larceny, and intent to sell stolen property were thrown out during Charles City Circuit Court proceedings on Dec. 19. On May 27, Eric Keck’s shop on Sturgeon Point Road was burglarized in the early morning hours. Keck, along with another employee, looked through the garage portion of the shop. Keck testified that more…
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Miles’ announces candidacy for 74th District special election
Charles City supervisor Floyd Miles Sr. announced his candidacy for the vacated spot for the 74th district seat. The seat, now vacated by Joe Morrissey, will be filled in a special election on Jan. 13. Miles is hoping to receive the nod from the Democratic party and constituents from the district that covers Charles City, parts of Richmond, and parts of Henrico County. “I have held the position before and I think that I have the experience,” Miles said, speaking on his tenure from 2002 to 2006. “I can hit the ground running to represent the district. “It’s not going…
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Arrests made in connection with separate incidents in New Kent
A New Kent County man faces grand larceny and destruction of property charges while suspects from Williamsburg and Henrico County have been arrested in connection with alleged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Sheridan Sutherlin Fulcher, 22, of the 5600 block of Gentry Drive in Quinton, is charged with one count each of grand larceny and destruction of property relating to a cell phone belonging to Kristina Wolin that allegedly was taken and destroyed on Dec. 8. New Kent Deputy Jerry Simpson arrested Fulcher on Dec. 9 after warrants had been obtained. Joshua Terrell Pope, 24, of the 4900 block…
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Change, consolidation part of Charles City superintendent’s $10.1 million proposed budget
Charles City superintendent of schools David Gaston presented his first proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-16 during Tuesday night’s regular school board meeting. Needless to say, recommendations by Gaston will have a major impact on education in the county. As part of a $10,160,996 proposed budget, the superintendent suggested major overhauls and changes in a number of areas. Among the most eye-catching changes is consolidating schools to reduce administrative staff. The proposal calls for sixth grade students to be educated in the current elementary school. Grades 7-12 would be deemed all high school students, with grades 7-9 housed in the…
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Rose & Crown Tavern in New Kent under new management effective Jan. 1
Back in October, John Crump said he hoped to walk away by Dec. 1 from his job of managing the Rose & Crown Tavern at New Kent Courthouse. The task at hand in the meantime — finding someone interested in buying the restaurant business. Crump’s timetable didn’t quite hold to form, but now that a new owner is on board, he doesn’t mind postponing his plans for just one more month. As of Jan. 1, the Rose & Crown changes hands. New Kent resident and county native Sam Mula assumes the reins on that day. “I’m happy someone from New…
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NK Planning Commission favors Patriot’s Landing PUD, motorcycle racing CUP
New Kent’s Planning Commission has recommended approval of an amendment to a Planned Use Development (PUD) permit for Patriot’s Landing Management Corporation and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Colonial Downs to host a May motorcycle race. The decisions to forward favorable recommendations for both permits came at the commission’s December monthly meeting Monday night. Commissioners approved the PUD amendment for Patriot’s Landing Management Corporation after five months of discussion. The request is to allow private roads in Phase II of Patriot’s Landing development. At issue for the delayed approval were concerns from the Patriot’s Landing Homeowners’ Association over responsibility…
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Drug raid nets largest marijuana seizure in New Kent County history
Law enforcement officers raided a house in the Lanexa area of New Kent around 9:45 this morning (Monday), uncovering what is being described as a “professional” marijuana growing operation and the largest illegal drug seizure of its kind in county history. Inside the residence at 1476 South Waterside Drive, authorities discovered a sophisticated, complex operation complete with hidden doorways and grow rooms in the home’s basement. They also seized more than 500 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. Street value has not been ascertained at this time. “As far as the number of plants and the quality of the…
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