New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | July 11, 2026

Rudolph graduated from Virginia Tech

Amy Rudolph, a resident of New Kent, recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Tech as part of Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. Rudolph earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences with a minor in agricultural and Applied Sciences. She plans to continue her education at Clemson University.

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  • Providence Forge woman dies in car accident near Toe Ink Terrace

    Virginia State Police is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Providence Forge woman on July 8. According to the report, at 6:28 a.m., Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on eastbound Route 60 (Pocahontas Trail) less than half a mile west of Toe Ink Terrace. The preliminary investigation reveals that a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling eastbound on Route 60 when it ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch. The vehicle re-entered the roadway and crossed over to the right side, striking a guardrail. The Chevrolet came to a stop…
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  • Newport News man receives one year term for having consensual sex with minor in New Kent

    A Newport News man will spend a year in jail for having consensual sex with a minor. William Travis Green received the one-year term during formal sentencing held Monday afternoon in New Kent Circuit Court. Green was originally charged two counts of sodomy with kidnapping and two charges of sexual penetration with an object during his original indictments. During a March 2026 trial, the two sodomy charges were reduced to misdemeanor having consensual sex with a minor after evidence could not prove the felony offenses. The two charges of sexual penetration with an object were dropped. During the March trial,…
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  • Speed enforcement funds in New Kent obligated despite heavy discussion, opposition from sheriff

    New Kent’s Board of Supervisor has obligated $4.8 million in funds from speed enforcement funds to three areas. But the decision came with heavy discussion and debate on how to use them. Supervisors voted 3-2 to obligate funds towards the areas of purchasing a fire engine, New Kent Sheriff’s Office capital expenditures, and a real estate rebate during Monday morning’s work session. During the June 8 regular board meeting and public hearing, conversation was held to determine how to use speed enforcement funds, with leaders designating just over $3.4 million toward public safety at that meeting. At Monday’s meeting, approximately…
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  • Gowdy graduates from Montana Sate University

    Campbell Gowdy, a resident of Providence Forge, recently graduated from Montana State University as part of May 8 commencement ceremonies. Gowdy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, graduating with honors. She plans to pursue a Masters of Science in Innovation and Management beginning this fall from Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship.