Interstate 64 expansion will see westbound entrance, exit ramp at Courthouse Road to close this weekend

More closures will take place overnight this upcoming weekend on Interstate 64 as part of the highway’s widening improvement project. Beginning Friday, Aug. 13, 10 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 14, 5 a.m., the westbound ramp from Interstate 64 to Route 155 at Exit 214 (Providence Forge/New Kent Courthouse) will be closed. On Aug. 16 from 10 p.m. to Aug. 17, 5 a.m., the ramp from Route 155 (Courthouse Road) to Interstate 64 westbound will be closed. Detours for motorists traveling on Interstate 64 westbound will redirect them to Exit 211 (Emmaus Church Road). Traffic who normally use the exit ramp…
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Westbound ramps to Interstate 64 in Bottoms Bridge closing overnight for improvements

The on-and-off westbound ramps at Exit 205 in New Kent County will close overnight as part of ongoing improvements as part of the Interstate 64 expansion project. Beginning on Aug. 9 at 10 p.m. and concluding on Aug. 10 at 5 a.m., westbound Interstate 64 traffic at Exit 205 and Route 33 (Bottoms Bridge/Route 60/Route 249) exit ramp in New Kent County will be closed (weather permitting). Off-ramp detour traffic traveling westbound on Interstate 64 will be directed to continue westbound towards Interstate 295 southbound and redirected to eastbound Interstate 64 and get off at Exit 205. On-ramp detour traffic…
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Stewart re-elected as chairperson for PlanRVA

New Kent’s District 5 Supervisor Jordan Stewart has been re-elected as chairperson for PlanRVA for a second consecutive term. PlanRVA encompasses several localities in Central Virginia including Charles City and New Kent County. Plan RVA is a planning agency that provides essential services to the Richmond region, working with community representatives and building relationships that strengthen capacity across the region.

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Letter to the Editor: Thanks Stewart for representing District 5 in New Kent

I am writing to express my appreciation for New Kent District 5 Supervisor Jordan Stewart and her stance regarding the Technology Overlay District. During the Technology Overlay District discussion, it was clear that she had the best interests of her constituents and the county in mind. I understand there are challenges with representing a rapidly growing county, and Supervisor Stewart clearly does her homework and understands the money they are spending is ours, the taxpayers. Supervisor Stewart has demonstrated that District 5 has a voice on the board and isn’t afraid to share our concerns. The reason she knows our…
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Dugan named as Director of Community Development for Charles City

Charles City County has announced John M. Dugan as the county’s new Director of Community Development. Dugan, a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP), holds a Master of City Planning from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University. He has previously served in senior leadership positions in Monterey County, California; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and most recently, served as the planning director in Loudoun County and City of Norfolk. Dugan’s background includes comprehensive planning, zoning, economic development, building permitting and inspections, code enforcement, environmental planning, housing, and community engagement. He will officially…
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Letter to the Editor: Says Charles City citizens should not have to spend their own money for answers

Citizens elect public officials to answer questions, responsibly manage taxpayer money, and represent the interests of the people. Yet, citizens of Charles City have repeatedly had to spend their own money simply to obtain answers from their government. Residents hired attorneys and sought court intervention because they believed important financial questions remained unanswered or undisclosed. A judge agreed and ordered a forensic audit, validating the concerns of many citizens. Questions that go unanswered include why was a former county administrator reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in severance when public statements indicated she resigned? How did the cost of…
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Charles City earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Charles City County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY2027 Fiscal Plan from the Government Finance Offices Association (GFOA). The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest form of recognition in public-sector budgeting and represents a significant achievement for Charles City County. “This award is representative of our commitment to excellence and financial sustainability,” said Keith Rogers Jr., County Administrator for Charles City. “I commend the Board of Supervisors for their diligence and the residents for their input and feedback during the budget process. I also want to thank our team, especially our finance director, Christina Crawley-Jones,…
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library launches in New Kent

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) has launched in New Kent County. Partnering with Read to Them (RTT), an early-literacy nonprofit based in Richmond, more than 1000 kids under the age of five who live in the county will be able to receive free books through the program. For more information, visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/VANEWKENT.

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.