Charles City National Night Out

Chickahominy 74th Annual Fall Festival and Pow Wow

Branscome completes studies at University of Mississippi

Chrismer Branscome, a resident of Lanexa, graduated from the University of Mississippi as part of August commencement ceremonies. Branscome earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in psychology.

Rosario named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

Isaac Rosario, a resident of New Kent, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maryland Global Camus for the Summer 2026 term. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must complete at least six credit and earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

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