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• Thomas Williams, first African American male circuit clerk court of Charles City, succumbs.

  

  Thomas Williams, the first African American male to serve as Circuit Court Clerk in Charles City County, has succumbed at the age of 86. Williams was appointed in 1988 by Judge Russell M. Carneal to the position of circuit court clerk. He succeeded Mrs. Iona W. Adkins, who was the first African American female circuit court clerk of Charles City County. Williams held the position from 1988 to 2004 until his retirement. Williams was also active in the community as a member of the NAACP, Charles City Social Services Board, Charles City Economic Development Authority, and established the Charles City…
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• Charles City miscues cancel out big plays; Justices roll to 42-0 win

  

  Friday Night’s football contest between the hosting Charles City Panthers and the visiting John Marshall Justices consisted of a battle of two teams looking for their first win of the season. For the homestanding Panthers, penalties on key plays throughout the contest factored into their eventual downfall. Charles City failed to muster a point as the visiting John Marshall Justices coasted to a 42-0 non-district victory, saddling the Panthers with a fifth straight defeat and dampening Senior Night celebrations. John Marshall entered the second quarter with a 6-0 lead when they struck again. Taeshawn Ebenhart tossed a 20-yard touchdown pass…
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• More questions loom around forensic audit after Charles City work session

  An Oct. 5 work session of Charles City County’s Board of Supervisors tried to qualm the fears and outbursts from several citizens as they provided a recap of the forensic audit. But instead of providing a few answers, it just resulted in more questions and frustrations. Citizens sat as they observed county leadership and Charles City County Administrator Keith Rogers reviewed the document that allegedly had not resolved the issue of unanswered questions and missing information. The forensic audit was summarized in ten procedures, with each pointing to an area that needed to be adjusted or were highlighted during the…
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• Charles City man arrested on charges of possessing child pornography

  

  A convicted sex offender has been arrested in Charles City County on possession of child pornography charges. Ronald Jay Fleet, 73, was arrested and charged with four counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and two counts of failure to register as a sex offender. In a press release from Charles City County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 8, the sheriff’s office worked in collaboration with the Virginia State Police executed a search warrant after a month-long investigation. A search warrant was executed, resulting in evidence being obtained that Fleet allegedly possessed the material. Fleet has a prior federal conviction…
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• All Charles City, New Kent County schools fully accredited by VDOE

  All five schools in New Kent County and both schools in Charles City County are fully accredited for the FY2026-27 school year. Virginia’s Department of Education (VDOE) released accreditation scores on its website this past week, marking the designations of all schools within the Commonwealth of Virginia. In New Kent, four schools received the distinguished designation from VDOE. George Watkins Elementary, New Kent Elementary, New Kent Middle, and New Kent High School were all recognized for their achievements. Quinton Elementary School was recognized for meeting expectations. In Charles City, Charles City County High School was recognized for meeting expectations. Charles…
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• Charles City School Board appoints Jones as newest member

  

  Charles City County Public Schools has appointed Chelsea Jones as its newest school board member. Jones was appointed as part of an Oct. 5 specially called meeting. Jones, a 2000 graduate of Charles City High School, has spent more than 20 years of professional service in customer service, leadership, and team management. Jones is filling the at-large role position on the school board left by the late Royce Paige, who passed away in early September. Her current term will end on Dec. 31, 2027.