News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 9, 2024
Former Charles City supervisor appointed interim county administrator
A former member of Charles City’s Board of Supervisors has been tabbed as interim county administrator. Bill Coada, who served from 2012-2023 as the representative of District 2, will fill-in on a temporary basis for Charles City County Administrator Michelle Johnson who will be out on medical leave. The interim status is expected to last two months. The decision came during Tuesday night’s Board of Supervisors work session. County leaders went into closed session shortly after the commencement of the meeting and returned with the announcement. In a statement, Coada said that he is focused on cutting costs to prohibit…
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New Kent School Board gets first look at proposed CIP recommendations for FY2025-26
Even though New Kent County Public Schools are barely into the new year, plans are already underway to improve facilities in the next fiscal year. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jonathan Hochman presented New Kent County’s School Board a first look at facility upgrades for consideration in the FY2025-26 cycle during Monday night’s regular board meeting. Hochman’s plan was broken down by category, as well as short-term and long-term considerations. Among early recommendations for transportation include the purchase of four school buses ($640,000), and a car and van for school transportation ($99,000). Operation upgrades include $1.4 million to finalize New Kent…
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Williams named to Dean’s List at Howard University
Alexis Williams, Charles City High School’s Class of 2021 valedictorian, has been named to the Dean’s List at Howard University for the 2023-24 academic year. In order to qualify for this achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Train strikes trailer pulling boat in New Kent, no injuries reported
A collision between a train and a vehicle in New Kent County closed a railroad crossing on Oct. 3 in New Kent. According to a press release by New Kent Sheriff’s Office. Virginia State Police responded to a call for service at the railroad crossing at Riverside Drive and South Waterside Drive around 10:45 a.m.. The report indicates that a pick-up truck hauling a boat on a trailer had stalled on the tracks, with the latter unable to move. An Amtrak train heading to Williamsburg and Newport News struck and damaged the truck. However, there were no injuries to the…
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