News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | July 7, 2026
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.
Two local students recently completed their studies at Shenandoah University
Two local students recently completed their studies at Shenandoah University and were recognized as part of Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during a May 9 ceremony. Rachel Owens, a resident of Lanexa, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Genevieve Burnett, a resident of Charles City, earned a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Two recognized for academic accolades at Brightpoint Community College
Two local residents were recognized for their academic accolades by Brightpoint Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Kayla King was named to the college’s Honor’s List, which requires a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. New Kent’s Caleb Snapp was recognized on the Dean’s List, which names students who have earned a grade-point average of 3.2 or better.
