News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 20, 2026
Local News
Briefly… for Oct. 10-23, 2013
Former NK administrator dies A former county administrator for New Kent has died as a result of injuries suffered during the early evening on Sept. 24 when he was struck by a pickup truck as he rode his bicycle along a Chesterfield County road. Gary B. Burton, 63, served as New Kent’s county administrator in the mid-1980s between the terms of former administrators Royal Wood and H. Garrett Hart III. He was working as a planner for the city of Richmond and lived in Chesterfield. Pedestrian killed in car accident A pedestrian from Henrico County died at the scene after…
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Pedestrian killed on Route 60 in New Kent County
A pedestrian from Henrico County died at the scene after being struck by a car during the early morning hours yesterday (Sunday) on Route 60 in New Kent County. State police say David T. Rackley, 43, of the 400 block of Huger Drive in Sandston, was walking in the right travel lane westbound on Route 60, just east of the South Garden Road intersection, shortly before 5:30 a.m. when he was struck by a 2005 Ford Mustang driven by a 25-year-old Providence Forge man. The driver was not identified. Rackley was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been…
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Former New Kent county administrator dies in accident
A former county administrator for New Kent has died as a result of injuries suffered early Tuesday evening when he was struck by a pickup truck as he rode his bicycle along a Chesterfield County road. Gary B. Burton, 63, served as New Kent county administrator in the mid-1980s between the terms of former administrators Royal Wood and H. Garrett Hart III. He was working as a planner for the city of Richmond and lived in Chesterfield.
Four arrested in connection with McDonald’s armed robbery in New Kent
Four suspects — three adults and one juvenile — face several felony charges each in the aftermath of the early morning Aug. 26 armed robbery at the McDonald’s restaurant on Route 60 at Bottoms Bridge in New Kent County. New Kent Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr. reported tonight (Thursday) that the suspects are in custody in Chesterfield County and are being held without bond. The names of those arrested have not been released, the sheriff said, adding that search warrants are still being served tonight in connection with the suspects’ homes and vehicles. Several search warrants were executed during the…
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Delinquent status on bonds leads to legal action by NK
More than 180 acres of land designated for commercial development at New Kent Vineyards are on the verge of being auctioned after bond payments have been ruled delinquent. Through the law offices of Sands Anderson, New Kent County has taken steps and issued public notice on the property after The Farms of New Kent LLC and a partner, Nathan Shor, failed to make payments on the bond. In a telephone interview with Dan Siegel, an attorney with Sands Anderson, The Farms of New Kent have failed to make a payment on a special assessment of five parcels of land. Those…
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NKSB baffled on providing financial support to OM teams
New Kent Odyssey of the Mind teams have met success over many years, including one team attending the world championships at Michigan State University this past May. Now, questions on future funding and support from the county’s school board are causing concern among members. Ross Miller, director of instructional technology and testing, presented a one-page letter to school board members about the program. Looming in the document were concerns of financial support and what should be provided to them by the school board. According to the letter, the cost for each team in the regional tournament was $25, with teams…
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New stormwater ordinance raises concerns in New Kent
After more than four months off, New Kent’s Planning Commission convened to handle normal affairs at its monthly meeting. However, it is a new storm water ordinance that has some citizens and commissioners at odds. The new storm water ordinance management proposed would designate localities to enforce regulations and require an “administrator” to enforce them. While the counties will maintain the responsibility that regulations are met, the state will still oversee all activities. During public comments, citizens voiced concerns over the new proposal, saying the designated administrator would have too much power, including the ability to enter one’s property without…
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Enrollment projections short of CC, NK school expectations
Enrollment numbers for Charles City and New Kent County schools are below projections for the 2013-14 school year. Weldon Cooper Center in Charlottesville projected New Kent’s enrollment to consist of 3,005 students. As of Sept. 23, the current student population is 2,924 students, 27 fewer than last year’s enrollment of 2,951. “As you can see, a contributing factor to the low numbers can be attributed to our projections in kindergarten,” said superintendent of schools Rick Richardson. A released document lists the projection of kindergarten enrollment at both George Watkins Elementary and New Kent Elementary to combine for a total of…
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Indictments handed down to six men in NK Circuit Court
A grand jury handed down indictments on six individuals during Sept. 16 New Kent Circuit Court proceedings. –Daniel Nathan Alexander, 23, of 8613 Warrior Road, Quinton, on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The date of the alleged offense was Feb. 20. –Guy William Bilodeau, 53, of 3810 Ropers Church Road, Lanexa, on one count each of aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties with a minor. The indictment alleges Bilodeau committed these offenses with a teenager on July 30. –Kenneth Barnhardt IV, 31, of 5001 Good Hope Road, Lanexa, on one count of grand larceny….
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Briefly… for Sept. 26-Oct. 9
Chronicle celebrates 20th anniversary New Kent-Charles City Chronicle’s staff would like to thank businesses, patrons, readers, and supporters as the newspaper celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the years, the Chronicle has evolved into a mainstream outlet, providing news for the counties of New Kent and Charles City. The paper strives to bring to you the best in local news, the news that matters to you and has a direct impact on you and your community. In the last year, the Chronicle took a giant leap and launched its website, www.nkccnews.com. Over that time span, the website became a success, providing…
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