News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 1, 2026
Local News
Former CC, NK school superintendents tabbed for interim posts
Two former local school superintendents have accepted interim superintendent positions pending completion of searches for permanent replacements in the respective localities. Dr. Robert Richardson has been named interim superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. Richardson served as New Kent County Public Schools superintendent from 2007-2014 before retiring. Dr. Janet Crawley has been tabbed as interim superintendent of schools for Mecklenburg County Public Schools. Crawley served as Charles City County superintendent of schools from 1999-2014 before retiring from the post.
New Kent man succumbs to injuries in Chesterfield crash
A New Kent man has died as the result of his injuries suffered in a June 20 crash in Chesterfield. Larry G. Washington II, 25, died at VCU medical center on June 25. A passenger, Shaniqua G. Brown, also died as a result of the accident. Washington and Brown were traveling near the 21000 block on Hull Street shortly after 8 p.m. when the vehicle veered from the road and struck a tree. Brown and Washington sustained life-threatening injuries, with Brown passing away on June 20. A third passenger was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life threatening…
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Charles City Sheriff’s Office warns of IRS scam
Charles City Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a potential scam involving individuals posing as IRS agents. Citizens in the county recently have been receiving calls from individuals claiming to be IRS agents. The impostors are telling citizens that they owe on delinquent taxes to the federal government and are going to be arrested if they don’t pay over the phone. The IRS never contacts anyone concerning delinquent bills by telephone nor asks for payment by that method. Citizens are advised not to provide any account information over the telephone unless you are absolutely sure you know who you’re talking…
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Independence Day race to affect Charles City traffic
An Independence Day 17.7 mile running race in Charles City will cause traffic delays and detours during the early morning hours. The July 4 race will begin and end at Shirley Plantation. The race will begin at the historical site, traveling down Shirley Plantation Road before making a left onto John Tyler Memorial Highway (Route 5). Runners will make a right onto Wayside Road (Route 607) before making a right onto Roxbury Road (Route 106). Runners will make a right back into the plantation and finish. Hours to be effected are expected to be 7-9:30 a.m. Detours will be in…
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Construction of new library in Charles City to be decided by voters in November
The decision on the construction of a stand-alone library in Charles City will come down to a November vote pending a final process approval through the circuit court. Charles City supervisors unanimously passed a resolution for the item to appear on the fall election ballot. The ballet question reads “Shall Charles City County incur debt in the amount of $2.5 million by issuing general obligation bonds to pay for the construction of a new Library/History center in conjunction with the Charles City County Library Campaign?” The resolution calls for the supervisors to work in conjunction with the Charles City Library…
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Hanover man enters guilty pleas to sex crimes in New Kent
Editor’s note- This story contains content that may not be suitable for some readers. A Hanover man accused of sexual crimes will serve prison time after accepting a plea deal during a Tuesday afternoon New Kent Circuit Court session. Darwin K. Noble, 73, of the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, entered guilty pleas to two counts of aggravated sexual battery with a minor. One charge of forcible sodomy was dropped as part of the agreement. In a summary of evidence, last fall, the victim’s parents noticed an erratic change in behavior of their 11-year-old son. Concerned, they contacted the…
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Chesterfield car accident claims life of New Kent woman
A New Kent woman was killed during a Saturday night accident in Chesterfield. Shaniqua Brown, 23, died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on June 20. According to the police report, Brown was a passenger in a Mercury Mountaineer traveling westbound on Hull Street before the vehicle veered off the road, striking a tree. Brown was transported to a hospital where she later died. Brown attended and graduated from Charles City High School. The driver of the vehicle remains in serious condition with life-threatening injuries, while a second passenger was transported with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
CC leaders agree to exploration of land for possible electrical facility
Charles City’s Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to allow a company to examine 88 acres of county-owned land to potentially bring an electrical facility to the area. During a June 11 public hearing, supervisors authorized an 18-month no-cost option to be granted to NE Land Development LLC. According to county administrator Zach Trogdon, the buyer is planning to develop a combined-cycle electrical megawatt generation facility that utilizes natural gas. The facility would be located on Roxbury Road (Route 106) near the county’s industrial park. “Right now, we don’t have too many details but we do know it would be used…
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New contact information for Chronicle
The New Kent-Charles City Chronicle has announced new contact information for submitting news articles and advertisement inquiries. Effective July 1, the Chronicle will transition from our current server, NNI, to Gmail accounts for all business. To submit news, please email nkccnews@gmail.com. For advertising inquiries, you may contact paula.nkccnews@gmail.com or linda.nkccnews@gmail.com. All contact information will be located both in our publisher box in our regular print editions of the paper and on our website www.nkccnews.com. We ask that all business owners and those who contact the Chronicle frequently to adjust as necessary. All other contact information (phone, fax, address) will remain…
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Right eastbound lane on Interstate 64 in New Kent to close overnight for paving
Several overnight paving projects will close the right eastbound lane on Interstate 64 in New Kent from June 14-18. –June 14, 10 p.m.-6 a.m., from mile marker 215-218. –June 15, 7 p.m.-6 a.m., from mile marker 217-220. –June 16, 7 p.m.-6 a.m., from mile marker 220-224. –June 17, 7 p.m.-6 a.m., from mile marker 208-211. –June 18, 7 p.m.-6 a.m. from mile marker 211-215. Minor delays are expected, with motorists encouraged to use alternative routes if necessary.
