News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 27, 2026
Local News
Candidate for Charles City Board of Supervisors- District 1: Gilbert Smith
Experience: Served 24 years on Charles City Board of Supervisors, member of planning commission, VCU Rice Center’s Board, and Charles City Volunteer Fire and EMS. Reason for running: “I decided to run again to serve on this board and continue to see the future of Charles City grow through economic development, public safety, and recreation.” Why people should vote for you: “My loyalty to Charles City, my ability to lead, and I am a people-person. I want to continue to work with citizens and get involved in the community.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 2: Kate Ferris
Experience: President of New Kent Chamber of Commerce, chairman of New Kent Wine Festival, member of New Kent Rotary Club, New Kent business citizen of the year recipient chosen by New Kent Chamber of Commerce. Reason for running: “I am really involved in a lot of things in New Kent. I see the growth in the county, and we need to be proactive in steering that growth.” Why people should vote for you: “I serve my community in a variety of ways. I am active, approachable, and I have a heart for service. I can think of no better way…
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Charles City candidate for sheriff: Jayson Crawley
Experience: Public safety for 30 years, service in Charles City County’s Volunteer Fire Department, former Captain of Charles City’s Sheriff’s Office for nine years, training experience in various areas. Reason for running: “This is my home. I want to give back in the community I grew up in.” Why people should vote for you: “I genuinely care for each and every citizen in Charles City and keep them near my heart. I will provide them the adequate protection and serve the citizens of Charles City County.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors- District 2: Tommy Tiller
Experience: Completing eighth year on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. Served eight years on New Kent’s planning commission as well as three years on the safety and transportation board. Reason for running: “I want to continue to see smart growth in the county. I want to continue to build up Fire and EMS services for residents. We went from 11 to 38 paid firefighters without a tax increase to fund that and I want to continue to do those things to benefit our citizens while keeping taxes low.” Why people should vote for you: “My experience in county government and…
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Charles City candidate for sheriff: Javier Smith
Experience: Served eight years as sheriff of Charles City County, four years in Chesterfield’s Police Department, and 23 years of total law enforcement experience. Reason for running: “Since my time away, I have been able to see things on a larger scale. I will help provide training, use my experiences with other agencies to connect them with Charles City’s Sheriff’s Office, and my faith in God as I have the will and desire to serve my community.” Why people should vote for you: “I’m the most qualified of the candidates. I want to sit down and work with community, state,…
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Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors-District 1: Thomas Evelyn
Experience: Competing 12th year serving on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, former member of New Kent Planning Commission. Reason for running: “With the growing going on in the county, we need someone that has experience about the past and cares about the future. I want to see sustainable growth in New Kent and focus it around the interchanges on the interstate. Doing that will keep the rural integrity of New Kent County.” Why people should vote for you: “People can look at my record. I have been open with them, hosted town halls and addressed their concerns. It has been…
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Charles City candidate for sheriff: Alan Jones Sr.
Experience: Completing first term as sheriff of Charles City, law enforcement experience since 1985, certified in training as supervisor and other areas. Reason for running: “I have a lot of things on my plate that I haven’t finished. I want to see them implemented along with new goals to improve the sheriff’s office.” Why people should vote for you: “I’m a man of my word. I do what I an and I feel like Charles City’s Sheriff’s Office is going in the right direction and that’s the reason why I am seeking this position again.
New Kent supervisors appropriate funds to begin process of building post office
New Kent’s Board of Supervisors approved a $75,000 appropriation to begin the process of constructing a new post office. In January, New Kent’s post office located near the courthouse and government complex was deemed too small for the current influx of mail. At that meeting, United States Postal Service (USPS) real estate representative Richard Hancock said that the search was on for a pre-existing building that is 2,000 square feet with at least 17 parking spaces. From there, District 3 representative Patricia Paige and District 4 supervisor Ron Stiers commented about the possibilities of a distribution center and upgrading other…
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New Kent boards meet, discuss new elementary school construction
With the continuing growth of population in New Kent County, both the county’s school board and board of supervisors met in a joint meeting Monday evening to discuss the upcoming elementary school that will be constructed in the Quinton part of the county. New Kent Superintendent of Schools Brian Nichols commented about the task at hand as the enrollment of the school system is increasing at a rapid rate. “We are working with a very tight schedule to get this done,” he commented. “As you know New Kent is one of the fastest growing localities in Virginia and our school…
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Virginia Beach man convicted on reduced charge of simple possession of marijuana in New Kent
A Virginia Beach man will serve a month in jail after being convicted on a reduced charge of misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana after a Monday afternoon contested trial in New Kent Circuit Court. Logan Lee Meck, 27, of the 3300 block of Turtle Rock Drive, was convicted on the reduced charge (originally distribution of marijuana) and an accompanying charge of misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon. One charge of misdemeanor altering a serial number on a firearm was dropped, and an additional charge of misdemeanor reckless driving was struck. On Jan. 13, New Kent Sgt. Wyatt Johnston responded to a…
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