News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 2, 2026
Local News
Regional radio grid could save NK close to $10 million
With a proposal on the table, New Kent County supervisors have voted unanimously to look into a regional study for radio communication upgrades. New Kent fire chief Rick Opett addressed the board during its April 16 work session concerning a proposal from York County. The proposal allows New Kent to join a radio communications grid with York, Gloucester, James City, and Williamsburg to provide better services for New Kent Fire/EMS, New Kent Sheriff’s Office, and New Kent public schools. Opett presented the proposal because of talks during a previous work session about the need to replace radios and emergency communication…
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New Kent, Charles City roads scheduled for paving work
A long list of New Kent County and Charles City County roads are scheduled by VDOT to receive pavement improvement during this year’s paving season that lasts from now until November. Local roads are to be paved with modified surface treatment, multi-layer (cape seal), or slurry seal. An explanation of each type of paving is found following the roads listed below. New Kent roads slated for modified surface treatment are: Brianwood Court from cul-de-sac to Shoreline Drive; Cardinal Drive from Club Drive to cul-de-sac; Carriage Road from Townsend Road to east Route 60 intersection; Chestnut Drive from Forest Drive to…
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CC budget proposal draws little comment at hearing
Charles City school board chairwoman Barbara Crawley and superintendent of schools Janet Crawley were the only two speakers during Charles City Board of Supervisors’ budget public hearing on April 17. The $20,951,528 budget proposal contains no tax increases. Speaking for her colleagues, Barbara Crawley thanked Charles City supervisors for their support. “Even though we were not fully funded, we are grateful for what we have received,” she said. The superintendent also thanked supervisors, understanding the task at hand as they tackle the proposed budget. “I hope you can help us in any way you can,” said the superintendent. “With your…
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Charles City school officials expecting more local money
Charles City school officials plan to revisit $200,000 in recommended budget cuts after receiving new local revenue figures provided to superintendent of schools Janet Crawley. Crawley met with county administrator Zach Trogdon and supervisor Floyd Miles Sr. on April 10 to discuss allocated local dollars to schools in the proposed FY2013-14 budget. That amount sat at just over $4.5 million, reduced by $200,000 from the current school year’s figure. Now, a new proposal provides more money, but with strict conditions. Crawley told school board members at their April 16 meeting that the new county contribution to be allocated to schools…
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Briefly… for April 25-May 8, 2013
CC man pleads guilty to distribution A man involved in a drug bust by Charles City special task forces pled guilty to three counts of distribution on April 12 in Charles City Circuit Court. Zachery Clarkston Russell, 21, of 12701 Sterling Heights Lane, Providence Forge, admitted he sold morphine on Oct. 17 and heroin on Nov. 16 and 20 of last year to an informant. According to a summary of evidence by commonwealth’s attorney Rob Tyler, the informant inquired about obtaining $50 of morphine pills from Russell. The defendant obliged, driving to the home of Steven Brooks where he received…
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Lane closures upcoming on I-64 in New Kent
Overnight next Monday-Thursday, April 22-25, the right lane on eastbound Interstate 64 in New Kent County between mile markers 218 and 224 is closing 9 p.m.-5 a.m. for paving. Expect delays. Also, alternating daytime lane closures for pothole patching on both east and west I-64 are scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23-25 (Tuesday-Thursday) between mile marker 200 in Henrico and mile marker 224 in New Kent. Expect delays.
Date set for motorcycle racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent
A date for motorcycle racing at Colonial Downs is now final. The event is to be held at the New Kent County racetrack, as previously advertised, on Saturday, Aug. 24. Officials from AMA Pro Racing announced today (Thursday) the addition of Colonial Downs to the 2013 AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles schedule. “We’re thrilled to bring our series to the legendary Colonial Downs race track,” said Dan Johnsen, director of AMA Pro Flat Track in a press release. “We are very proud to add a venue of this caliber to our schedule,” he said. “Our riders will…
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New Kent team headed to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Seven creative problem-solving students from New Kent Elementary School are Michigan-bound, heading to the Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) World Finals scheduled in May at Michigan State University. The team of Sam Robinson, Billy Bull, Kiersten Fuller, Courtney Kerst, Madison Kidd, Leah Robinson, and Justin Jones placed second in the Virginia State OotM tournament held last Saturday at John Champe High School in Loudoun County, earning them a spot to compete in the World Finals. All are in grades 3-5. The team is coached by Linda Robinson. OotM is an international program that focuses on creative problem solving. Teams are…
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Felony arrests made in New Kent
A New Kent County man is charged with 19 felony counts stemming from a series of recent incidents, and a West Point man faces assault on a law enforcement officer following their recent arrests by New Kent sheriff’s personnel. Daniel Grayson Vaughan, 23, of the 8000 block of Old Roxbury Road, Quinton, is charged with 16 counts of grand larceny, two counts of burglary, and one count of credit card theft in connection with a series of incidents that occurred during recent months at a residence on Old Roxbury Road. Items taken include jewelry, cash, and firearms. Vaughan, who was…
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Four cent tax hike in NK’s draft budget
A 4-cent real estate tax hike is being proposed to fund a $67.3 million county budget for fiscal 2013-14 unveiled Monday in draft form before New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. If approved, the real estate tax rate would rise from the current 81 cents per $100 of assessed value to 85 cents. That means, for example, a homeowner whose property is assessed at $200,000 would be paying an additional $80 per year. Under the current rate, taxes on that property amount to $1,620 per year. With an 85-cent rate, the total climbs to $1,700. County administrator Rodney Hathaway told the…
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