News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 27, 2026
Local News
Smith to seek District 1 seat on Charles City Board of Supervisors once again
Gilbert A. Smith has announced a bid for re-election to Charles City’s Board of Supervisors as the District 1 representative. “Over the past 28 years, citizens of Charles City County have trusted me to lead and uplift our community,” Smith said in a press release. “While the road hasn’t always been easy, I have worked extremely hard alongside my colleagues to effect change on issues most important to the special place.”
Ordinance to control trash, town hall on bike races among topics addressed at Charles City supervisors’ meeting
Two topics of area that have plagued Charles City citizens has resulted in county leaders to add an ordinance for one and hold a special town meeting for the other. Charles City’s Board of Supervisors agreed to have a proposed ordinance to assist with litter control be added after discussion during Tuesday night’s meeting. At the April monthly meeting, a citizen asked board members to look at the possibility of adding a county ordinance that will require a cover on all vehicles transferring trash to the landfill or other disposal facility. The proposed ordinance came after citizens complained about the…
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Hopewell man dies in accidental drowning in New Kent
A 37-year old Hopewell man has died as the result of what is being deemed an accidental drowning at Chickahominy Lake in New Kent. According to a New Kent Sheriff’s Office police report, the victim along with his family and friends went swimming with others on May 25 The victim was unable to make it back to the boat despite attempts by family members to reach out to him. New Kent Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received the call at 3:55 p.m. and responded at 4:10 p.m. Resources from New Kent Fire-Rescue, West Point Fire-Rescue, James City Fire-Rescue, Virginia Game…
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Charles City School Board adopts FY2019-20 budget
Charles City County Public School leaders adopted its FY2019-20 budget during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. School board members voted 4-1 in favor of a $5,700,089 budget for operations from the county for the upcoming year. At-large member Steve Fuhrmann cast the lone dissenting vote, referencing his disapproval of funding removed from categories involving instruction. School leaders unanimously approved the $790,856 CIP for the upcoming year. The funding will assist schools with projects to upgrade the academic campus that include boilers and HVAC units.
Bedford men among those indicted by New Kent grand jury
Two Bedford men have been charged with unrelated crimes in New Kent stemming from incidents that took place on Sept. 4, 2018. Tyler Steven Bell, 27, of the 5400 block of Forest Road, and Antoinne Lamont Wright, 31, of the 100 block of Colonial Lane, received indictments that were certified by a New Kent grand jury Monday morning. Wright was indicted on one count each of felony possession of a weapon or ammunition (not a gun) and possession of a weapon by a violent felon. Bell was charged with a lone count of manufacturing a controlled substance. In other indictments…
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Man who overdosed on drugs while driving stolen car in New Kent receives nine month jail sentence
A Richmond man will spend nine months in jail after pleading guilty to grand theft auto during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Patrick Randolph Roberts, 49, of the 200 block of Q Street, Richmond, entered the guilty plea as part of an agreement reached in court. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory, Joseph Harvey reported to police that his vehicle was stolen out of Richmond around 10 a.m. Later that evening, a Virginia State Trooper received a call that a vehicle driving recklessly eastbound on Interstate 64 near mile marker 212 in…
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Stiers seeking third term to serve District 4 in New Kent
Ron Stiers has announced his intentions to serve a third term as the District 4 representative to New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. “I am proud of my accomplishments over the past seven-and-a-half years not only for the citizens of District 4, but for the entire county,” Stiers said in a press release. “I have pushed legislation through for a new library, replacing the radio communications system, worked with our fire chief to review ISO ratings to save homeowners thousands of dollars, worked to secure funding for the long overdue paving, and many others.”
Jones plans re-election run for Charles City Sheriff
Alan Jones Sr. has announced his intentions for re-election to serve as Charles City County for a second term. “It has been an honor and great pleasure to serve as sheriff of Charles City County over the last four years,” Jones said in a press release. “I’m a proven leader who promotes teamwork, professionalism, and is very passionate about doing whatever it takes to tackle tough issues of Charles City County for continued growth. “It would be a great honor to have the opportunity to continue my work and keep moving forward with new goals to make Charles City County…
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McLaughlin seeks re-election to post of New Kent County sheriff
John Joseph “Joe” McLaughlin Jr. has announced his candidacy for re-election to the position of sheriff in New Kent County. “I am humbled by the support that I have received throughout this great community,” McLaughlin said in a press release. “We have been blessed to have such caring and supportive citizens and businesses, as those we serve in New Kent.”
Crawley making run at Charles City County sheriff position
Jayson Crawley will vie for the position of sheriff of Charles City County. Crawley, who currently is employed by Surry County Sheriff’s Office, has also served as a deputy and captain for Charles City County Sheriff’s Office. “I feel that my 21 years of experience in law enforcement and 30 years in public safety will provide me with the necessary tools to be a down to earth professional sheriff,” Crawley said in a press release. “I will ensure that my office is firm, fair, and consistent to all citizens of the county, as well as those who travel through.”
