Charles City County Fair returns

New Kent County Sheriff’s Office wins HEAT award

New Kent County Sheriff Lee Bailey and New Kent County Sheriff’s Department was recognized as an award winner for the Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) program. Bailey was instrumental as New Kent County Sheriff’s Office won the “Sheriff’s Agency” category for populations between 20,000 and 100,000 residents. New Kent County deputies Wyatt Johnston and Joey McLaughlin were finalists in the “Sheriff’s Individual” category for the same population count.

Local residents recognized on Southern New Hampshire University’s President’s List

Two local residents were named to the President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the Summer 2026 semester. Sherrie Robinson of New Kent and Marte Jones of Providence Forge were recognized for their academic excellence. To be named to the list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher while taking at least 12 credits.

Cannon named to Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University

Ryan Cannon, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to the Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the Summer 2026 semester. To be recognized for the accolade, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while enrolled full-time.

Johnson named to President’s List at James Madison University

Hannah Johnson of Providence Forge has been named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the Summer 2026 semester. To be recognized for the honor, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

Contribution for sewer management upgrades

Two recognized on Honors’ List at Brightpoint Community College

Two local students were recognized for their academic honors at Brightpoint Community College for the Summer 2026 semester. Kayla King of Charles City and Zayveon Brown of New Kent were named to the Honors’ List for their academic success. Students who have been named to the Honors’ List must have completed at least 24 credit hours and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Adkins announced as Commonwealth Humanities Awardee

Stephen Adkins, the Chief of the Chickahominy Tribe based in Charles City County, has been announced as a 2026 Commonwealth Humanities Awardee. The award is given to a person or group who exemplifies humanitarian qualities, beliefs, and values. “As an exploration of human stories, beliefs, and creativity, the humanities help us create and question our values and how we should leave,” said Virginia Humanities’ executive director Matthew Gibson in a press release. “We established the Commonwealth Humanities Award as a way to recognize the great work that other institutions and individuals are doing to examine those questions, strengthen social connection,…
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‘Pushing In’ ceremony for new fire engine in Charles City

Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is Sept. 26-27

The 74th rendition of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is returning to the Charles City County. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 74th annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at…
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