News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 27, 2026
Local News
Renick campaigns for Commonwealth’s Attorney of New Kent
T. Scott Renick has announced his candidacy for the position of Commonwealth’s Attorney in New Kent County. Renick graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1991 and has operated his law firm since 1997. Renick has practiced law throughout Virginia but has focused primarily on New Kent County. “I believe in the Rule of Law and I love our county,” Renick said in a press release. “I have been actively involved in the county and I will do my best to represent New Kent as your Commonwealth’s Attorney.”
Smith to seek post as Charles City Sheriff
Javier Smith has announced his intentions to pursue the position of sheriff for Charles City County. Smith, who served as the county’s sheriff for eight years, has 22 years in law enforcement and currently works in Chesterfield. “As a candidate, I am excited to speak on the duties necessary to move the office forward,” Smith said in a press release. “The experience gained through working as a deputy, an administrator, and now part of an accredited office, has given me the knowledge and confidence to better serve our community.”
First amendments made to Charles City’s proposed FY2019-20 budget
A May 9 public hearing on Charles City’s budget for FY2019-20 also came with a lot of changes from the first rendition of the $22 million figure. Amendments to the proposed budget saw three CIP projects postponed. The wastewater plant at the Government Administration Building ($349,250), renovation of the courtroom that is currently home to Heritage Public Library ($100,000), and clerk office security ($25,400) have been tabled as future projects, amounting to a savings of $474,650. The updated proposal also calls for the addition of an assistant registrar position ($22,234), restoring funding to the local history center ($6,550), the addition…
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Coada announces bid for third term to Charles City Board of Supervisors
William “Bill” Coada has announced that he will be seeking a third term as the District 2 representative to Charles City County’s Board of Supervisors. “There are a lot of great things going on in Charles City and I want to see them through,” he said in a press release. “We have the EDA [Economic Development Authority] bringing in new businesses. We have a CIP [Capital Improvement Plan] that is fully funded, and we have a lot of things coming to fruition. “I want to continue to serve the citizens of District 2 and of Charles City in this capacity,”…
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Williamsburg man charged with rape in Charles City
A Williamsburg man received two indictments related to sex crimes Tuesday morning in Charles City Circuit Court. Raheem Lucky Pittman, 21, of the 100 block of Merrimac Trail, was indicted by a Charles City grand jury on one count each of rape and sexual penetration with an object. The offenses stemmed from a Nov. 21, 2018 incident. Pittman’s trial is tentatively scheduled for May 24.
Toano man receives six months in jail for third DUI within five years
A Toano man will spend the next six months in jail after accepting a plea deal to driving under the influence for the third time within five years. Nicholas Maday, 33, of the 300 block of Racefield Drive, entered the guilty plea as part of Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory, on Nov. 6, 2018 shortly after 12:30 a.m., New Kent Sheriff’s Office received reports of a reckless driver on Route 33 (Eltham Road). A New Kent deputy responded to the area and eventually located the vehicle…
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Miles announces re-election bid for District 3 in Charles City
Current Charles City District 3 representative and board chairman Floyd Miles Sr. has announced his bid for re-election to the position for the 2019 general election. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Charles City County District 3 representative to the Board of Supervisors,” Miles said in a press release. “It has been my pleasure working for the citizens of Charles City County.” Miles commented his goal is to continue to improve the quality of life for citizens of Charles City. “We are currently working on providing internet service to the majority of citizens and having a paid…
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Norfolk man pleads guilty to credit card forgery in New Kent
A Norfolk man entered a guilty plea to credit card forgery during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Jared Elijah-Thor Flynn, 20, of the 700 block of Freemont Street, entered the plea as part of an agreement. An additional charge of credit card forgery was dropped as part of the plea deal. In a summary of evidence, on Dec. 3, 2018, a Virginia State Trooper noticed a van traveling at 102 miles per hour eastbound on Interstate 64 just before 8 p.m. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the…
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Charles City woman dies in King & Queen crash
A Charles City woman has died after a car accident in King & Queen County on Apr. 28. Morgan E. Munn, 20, was pronounced dead after succumbing to her injuries at the scene of the accident. According to a Virginia State Police report, shortly after 7 p.m., a 2011 Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound on Waterfence Road when it ran off the left side of the road. The vehicle subsequently struck a tree and overturned on its side. Munn was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. The crash…
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NKSB release results of survey for new superintendent of schools
New Kent County’s School Board has announced results of a survey issued to the community in response to a search for a new superintendent of schools. A total of 513 responses were received, with 65 percent of those being from parents, 24 percent from school employees, three percent from community organizations, .97 percent from students, and 5.85 percent in the “other” category. A majority of the survey respondents indicated they wanted a person who can blend decisive leadership characteristics with an open, shared decision-making process, a leader who possesses passion and vision to move New Kent schools forward, a good…
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