News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 28, 2025
Local News
Providence Forge man receives 20-year prison sentence for crimes with minor
*Editor’s Note: Some information in this story may be unsuitable for some readers. A Providence Forge man will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges relating to crimes with a minor following Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Christopher Thomas Tinsley entered guilty pleas to two counts of sodomy, two counts of sexual penetration with an object, and one charge each of rape and carnal knowledge. Five counts of violation of a parent or guardian in care of child 15 years old or less, one charge of abduction, two counts of rape, and one…
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Request made by Preston Hollow LLC to refund bonds for portion of Farms of New Kent
A request to refund bonds and finance new money for a portion of the Farms of New Kent CDA was presented at New Kent’s Board of Supervisors’ Tuesday morning work session. And for a couple of county leaders, the proposal has more questions than answers. Marc Armentrout of Preston Hollow LLC (PHLLC) made the pitch that would see a portion of 2021 bonds refunded. The proposal related to 2021B bonds that specifically design Land Bays IV and V. “We are asking for this because commercial development in that area is accelerating faster than anticipated,” Armentrout commented. “We are receiving demand…
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Yorktown man receives month for concealing firearm in New Kent
A Yorktown man will spend a month in jail for hiding a gun out of the sight of an officer during a traffic stop in New Kent. Bryce Michael Satterfield, 21, of the 500 block of Maple Road, entered a guilty plea to one count each of possession of a Schedule I/II drug and an amended charge of misdemeanor concealing a firearm (originally possession of a gun while in possession of a Schedule I/II drug) as part of an agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick,…
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Candidates for sheriff emerge as focal battle during Charles City NAACP forum
Candidates for Charles City offices received one final opportunity to state their platform during Friday night’s forum sponsored by Charles City’s Branch of the NAACP. But it was clear and evident that the position with the most intrigue by the 75 people in attendance was the race for county sheriff. Incumbent Alan Jones Sr. and challenger Jayson Crawley received a majority of the questions posed from submissions and attendees. The two candidates were questioned about how to combat drugs in the county, the current crime rate, and how to address the shortfall on the number of deputies. It was one…
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North Carolina man receives 15-month sentence for leading 40-mile chase that started in New Kent
A North Carolina man who attempted to flee from police this past summer will spend the next 15 months in jail. Christopher Michael Whitley, 38, of the 1300 block of Wiley Lewis Road, Greensboro, entered guilty pleas to one count each of felony eluding of police and misdemeanor DUI (first offense) as part of an agreement reached Monday in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on Aug. 7 a New Kent deputy operating radar on Interstate 64 eastbound noticed a sedan slowly weaving back and forth across travel lanes….
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NKBOS votes to impose through-truck restrictions on two roads
New Kent County leaders supported the implications of through-truck restrictions on two roads in the eastern part of the county following an Oct. 17 meeting. Supervisors voted to impose the restrictions on Good Hope Road and a portion of Stage Road. During the discussion, County Administrator Rodney Hathaway commented that while the submission to Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) for the restriction on Good Hope Road and Stage Road would be made, approval would be needed by neighboring county to James City County as the alternative route runs through that county. By VDOT standards, an alternative route must be provided…
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Cox Communication partnering with New Kent for internet expansion project
New Kent County leadership, New Kent County’s Educational Foundation, and Cox Communications announced a fiber-optic network expansion in the county that plans to provide 100 percent fiber network in the county. The Oct. 17 press release announces that the project will be conducted in two phases. Phase one will deliver Cox Fiber internet to approximately 3,000 residents that do not have broadband access by the end of 2024. Phase two will connect the remaining residents and businesses to ensure everyone in the county has access to the new fiber network. “Bridging the digital divide is a priority for New Kent…
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Three options presented as starting ground for possible renovations to New Kent Elementary School
For several years, renovations to New Kent Elementary School have been listed on the school board’s capital improvement plan (CIP). At Monday night’s New Kent School Board meeting, a concept on what the renovations could look like was presented to school leaders. Stephen Halsey of Moseley Architects provided a synopsis of the history of the school building. Built in 1973, New Kent Elementary School received additions in 1992 and 2004. And while Halsey commented that the school was well maintained, many interior locations consist of metal partitions and consist of confusing interior circulation. Located on nearly 10-and-a-half acres of land,…
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Providence Forge man receives 12-month sentence for slapping deputy during arrest
A Providence Forge man who assaulted a law enforcement officer entered a guilty plea to an amended charge as part of an agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court. David Maurice Williams, 55, of the 4900 block of Adkins Road, entered a guilty plea to misdemeanor assault and battery (originally assault on a law enforcement officer) as part of the deal. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on Jan. 29, a New Kent deputy on patrol recognized Williams driving a vehicle. The officer had a history with Williams and knew the…
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Charles City schools shift focus on new approach, refocus on improving SOL scores and accreditation
Even by her own admission, Charles City Superintendent of Schools Dalphine Joppy confessed that recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic has set the school system back a few steps. But with a focus on high-intensive tutoring and taking a new approach, Joppy expects scores to take an upward tick this year. The process for the new approach started at Charles City’s School Board Sept. 19 regular meeting. At that meeting, Joppy told the school board that the elementary school will be fully accredited for the FY2023-24 year, while the high school would be accredited with conditions. “We have work to do,”…
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