News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 2, 2025
Local News
Evelyn campaigns for position of New Kent County treasurer
Charles Evelyn has announced his candidacy for the position of New Kent County treasurer in the upcoming general election. “I look forward to bringing my 18 years of experience in small business management, as well as years of financial knowledge and experience as a governmental treasurer and finance committee chairman to provide strong conservative leadership, efficiency, and modernization for our county treasurer’s office,” he said in a press release. “I am committed to working with the taxpayer in managing the treasurer’s office with professionalism, accessibility, and excellent customer service.”
Swynford vies for re-election to New Kent’s School Board
Kristin Swynford has announced her candidacy for re-election to New Kent’s School Board as the District 2 representative. “I am excited about the educational opportunities in New Kent County schools,” she said in a press release. “Public education must work for all students and the emphasis on college, career, and life readiness is an important goal that must be achieved. “I am committed to ensuring that our teachers and students are provided the opportunity to excel in an increasingly complex and competitive environment,” Swynford concluded.
Charles City school board puts temporary halt on proposed solar array facility
A proposal for a solar array project to help power Charles City County Public Schools hit a roadblock after questions arose from school leaders Tuesday night. School board leaders elected not to pursue entering into a PPEA master agreement that would allow exploration of procurement opportunities when several questions on cost savings and a timeline of commitment didn’t sit well with representatives. In the May school board monthly meeting, Sun Tribe Solar made a formal presentation about constructing a solar array farm on 6.4 acres of land owned by the school. Unlike the recent county approved sPower project that will…
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New Kent Emergency Center breaks ground, pegged for Spring 2020 opening
When you sit back and think about what an emergency center would mean to a locality, it means growth and additional services for citizens. That is exactly how many people feel in New Kent after a groundbreaking ceremony for the VCU Trauma Center took place Monday morning. Local and state dignitaries, along with representatives from Virginia Commonwealth University, attended the press conference and groundbreaking at 2495 Pocahontas Trail in Quinton, the site of the new facility. The $16 million facility will consist of a 17,000-square foot building will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and feature…
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Quinton man receives 18 months for DUI maiming, child endangerment convictions
A Quinton man who wrecked a vehicle that caused severe injuries will spend the next 18 months incarcerated. James Gray Priddy Jr., 30, of the 1600 block of Arrowhead Road, entered guilty pleas to one count each of felony child endangerment, DUI maiming, and misdemeanor DUI with an elevated blood-alcohol content level greater than .20 while a minor was in the car as part of a plea agreement reached Monday in New Kent Circuit Court. Two counts of DUI maiming were dropped as part of the plea deal. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney C. Linwood Gregory,…
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Evelyn bids to represent District 1 in New Kent once again
Thomas Evelyn has announced that he will be seeking to represent District 1 on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors again. “It has been a pleasure to serve the residents of District 1 and New Kent for the past 11½ years,” he said in a press release. “As the second fastest growling locality in the Commonwealth, the residents of New Kent County deserve someone in District 1 who has a deep understanding of smart growth in our county.”
Bradby seeks Charles City treasurer’s role again
Mindy W. Bradby has announced that she will be seeking re-election as the treasurer of Charles City County. “I am extremely grateful for the past eight years in which the citizens have allowed me to serve as county treasurer,” she said in a press release. “With over 17 years of working in the treasurer’s office, I feel I have the experience and vision needed to continue moving our county towards a positive and prosperous future.”
Meade plans to run for New Kent School Board seat
Wayne Meade has announced his intentions to run for the District 1 seat to New Kent’s School Board. “As a pastor, father, and grandfather, I am committed to building relationships with the Board of Supervisors, parents, teachers, and administrators to address the growing needs of New Kent schools,” he said in a press release. “Building bridges moves us from where we are to where we want to go.”
New Kent High School Class of 2019 scholarships and awards
Connor Patrick Arnold- Roar and Soar. Nakoma Littledove Austin- Roar and Soar. Noah Daniel Babin- Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Memorial, Bridging Communities Regional CTE Foundation, Louise Miller Clopton and William Boyd Clopton Memorial, Fary Memorial, New Comenant Community Church Juana Matilde Woo Memorial, Shore to Shore LaSertoma, New Kent Lions Club Mac L. Hodge Memorial, New Kent High School Principal’s, New Kent High School PTSO, Randolph Macon Presidential, Sarah Lindsey Gupta Memorial, Theodore Holm. Kimberly Cherie Bardales-Diaz- Junior Achievement Future Laureate. Chantale’ Antoinette Barder- Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Memorial, Theodore Holm. Dominic McKenzie Baum- Rappahannock Community College EFI…
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New Kent High School Class of 2019
James William Adams IV Jayden Brooks Adkins Dominique Logan AKrie-Williams George Oscar Allen III Joseph Carnell Allen III Jabriel Esau Ames Elijah Rashad Anderson Cody Michael Andrascik Tyler Stephen Andrews Connor Patrick Arnold Nakoma Littledove Austin Noah Daniel Babin Ian Josiah Bandino Kimberly Cherie Bardales-Diaz Chantale’ Antoinette Barder Dale Norman Barka Dominic McKenzie Baum Nathan Charles Baum Emma Lynn Bell David Jay Benfield Jr. Nia Lynette Berkley Christine Elizabeth Best Noah Reeves Beukema Michael Wyatt Birchfield Gabriel Bennett Bollhorst Brandon Barrington Bonner Mikayla Allyn Bonsky Tyler Joseph Borum Justin Paul Bostic William Samuel Bowery III Morgan Olivia Bowman Leah Marie…
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