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New Kent superintendent asks county leaders for reconsideration to fund new elementary school

During the 2025-2026 budgeting process, New Kent Board of Supervisors faced a decision on funding the construction of a new courthouse, funding a new elementary school, or both. As a result of those discussions, county leaders elected to start funding the construction of a new courthouse, leaving the new elementary school on the cutting room floor. At Monday night’s regular meeting of New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, the schools made another plea for reconsideration. New Kent County Administrator Rodney Hathaway along with county leaders emerged from a closed session at the beginning of Monday’s meeting. After coming out of the…
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Local church donates hygiene bags to Colonial Downs’ workers

Jay Hurley, pastor of Samaria Baptist Church in Charles City, along with several congregation members purchased and created hygiene bags for workers of Colonial Downs. Hurley, who also serves as the chaplain for Colonial Downs, helped distribute 100 hygiene bags on July 11 to hardworking grooms, whose job is to work stables and tend to the horses in need. Another 50 bags were distributed to shut-in residents in Charles City. The distribution took place during a luncheon hosted by the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (VAHBPA).

Bonsky earns Dean’s List recognition at York College of Pennsylvania

Taryn Bonsky, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania for the Spring 2025 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.50 and take at least 12 academic credit hours.

Letter to the Editor: Says it’s time for Charles City citizens to hold local government accountable

Charles City County is in serious financial trouble. One only has to look at the past several years of audits to understand why. Leadership has overspent revenues every year since 2021, culminating in nearly $8 million overspent in 2024 alone. Fund balances have been depleted, and the county had to take out a $5 million loan last year to make payroll. In four short years, county leadership has reduced a financially stable county to near bankruptcy. County leadership does not seem to recognize the seriousness of the financial problems and has not taken sufficient actions so far. Even after being…
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Ashley named to ODAC All-Academic Team

Will Ashley, a freshman track and field athlete from Providence Forge, was named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) All-Academic Team for the FY2024-25 year. To receive the honor, a student-athlete must compete in one of their school’s respective conference sports and earn a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher.