News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 15, 2026
Local students recognized for academic success at James Madison University
Several local students have notched academic accolades from James Madison University for the Fall 2025 semester. Evelyn Batkins and James Duval, both of Quinton, Clara Fernandez and Kendall Hicks, both of Lanexa, Daniella Flowers of New Kenet, and Evelyn Davenport of Bottoms Bridge have been named to the President’s List for the fall semester. Savannah Hicks and Olivia Brightwell, both of Quinton, Hunter Meadows and Akira Hicks, both of Lanexa, Campbell Proffitt and Cody Christman, both of Providence Forge, Jack Swynford of New Kent, and Sydney Brophy of Charles City, were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester….
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New Kent Board of Supervisors deny transfer request to initiate construction of new elementary school
A request for additional supplemental funding to launch the process of building a new elementary school in New Kent has been denied by county leaders. New Kent supervisors denied a proposal for supplemental funding in the amount of $130,732.99 by a 2-3 vote in front of a packed boardroom during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Over the past few months, discussions between New Kent’s School Board and New Kent County’s Board of Supervisors circled around the construction of a “new” New Kent Elementary School building. The proposed building would be located behind the current elementary school, with a proposal of three…
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Charles City can’t stop Maggie Walker’s offense as winless streak continues
The uphill battle for Charles City’s Panthers continued Monday night as they welcomed the visiting Maggie Walker Dragons. And while Charles City continue to figure out what they need to do to turn the season around, it was clear that a lack of defense along with missed assignments plagued the home team. Maggie Walker cruised to an 83-25 victory over the Panthers, keeping Charles City winless on the season. The Dragons opened up the scoring with a quick basket, but Charles City responded after a James Harris IV free throw. But from that point on, the visitors executed a full-court…
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North Carolina man handed three months for assault in New Kent County
A North Carolina man will spend the next three months in jail for assaulting a family member in New Kent. Jeremy William Roscoe, 41, of the 500 block of Old Hertford Highway, Elizabeth City, entered a guilty plea to a single count of assault and battery of a family member (third or subsequent offense) as part of a plea agreement reached during Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Thomas Cleator, on Apr. 28, 2025, a New Kent deputy responded to a call for service to a residence…
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Virginia Beach duo indicted for allegedly possessing methamphetamine in New Kent
A pair of Virginia Beach residents who allegedly possessed an illegal substance in New Kent County have been indicted by a grand jury. Donna Dale Bishop, 51, and Charles Frederick Kirby, 44, both of the 900 block of Argona Boulevard, were each indicted on count of possession of a Schedule I/II substance during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. The duo allegedly possessed methamphetamine on Sept. 9, 2025. Other indictments certified by the grand jury include: –Anna Catherine Baggett, 31, of the 5400 block of Haupts Lane, Charles City, on two counts of possession of a Schedule I/II…
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Vick graduates Summa Cum Laude from Christopher Newport University
Lucy Vick, a Quinton resident and 2022 graduate of New Kent High School, completed her studies at Christopher Newport University as part of Dec. 2025 commencement ceremonies. Vick graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and with minors in Theatre and Leadership. She plans to continue her studies by enrolling in law school.
