Andre Jones

As local school systems welcome back students to in-person learning, New Kent’s School Board is still dealing with the aftereffects of an Aug. 23 decision to require masks for all students and staff in an indoor setting. Opponents of the requirement returned to Monday evening’s school board meeting,…

A Blacksburg man will receive no additional active time of incarceration after accepting a plea deal during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Karl Allen Yohn, 20, of the 1200 block of University Terrance, entered a guilty plea to one count of felony eluding police as part of th…

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 events  New Kent - Charles City Chronicle

A Charles City man who robbed Adkins Store will serve one month incarcerated in a regional jail. Michael Robert Deremer II, 30, of the 7400 block of Lewis Tyler Lane, received his formal sentencing as part of Tuesday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. On June 25, Deremer entered guil…

On Oct. 27, 2019, Dollar General became the first name-brand store to open its doors in Charles City County. Two years later, another one may be headed to the county but with a much-needed amenity. Members of Charles City County’s Planning Commission unanimously approved sending a favorable recommen…

With disdain and frustration from both attendees and school board members, New Kent County Public Schools will require students and teachers to wear masks when entering into the building. Despite twenty people opposing the mask mandate for schools filing into New Kent High School’s Media Center and …

Jolisa Williams, a 2008 graduate of Charles City High School and former Lady Panther standout, has been named the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations at Bowie State University. Williams spent the previous six years at Shaw University in the same position and will take over for retiring S…

A former Quinton man who continuously violated court orders not to contact victims will spend the next eight years in prison. Kyle Robert Crews, 25, formerly of the 1200 block of Quaker Road, received formal sentencing during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a June 28 t…

Several school boards in the state of Virginia are dealing with a plethora of issues that include the return to in-person learning and topics that are deemed controversial to be taught inside classrooms. New Kent’s School Board faced that scenario Monday night. Approximately 50 people filed into New…

As New Kent County leaders look for ways to bring high-speed internet to the locality, they know that several companies are looking for a pathway to be the supplier of what is essentially a necessity in today’s times. One such company’s pitch didn’t fair to well at the July 28 morning work session o…

As a standout track performer at New Kent High School, Matthew Fultz literally hurdled his way to success on the athletic field. After a self-reflection during his senior year in high school back in 2011 of his future, he locked into a goal that now has made him one of the most recognizable faces in…

Quotable sayings about things that happen in threes include “third times a charm” and “three strikes and you’re out.” For a North Chesterfield man, the latter quote will result in him being incarcerated for the next quarter century. Eric Marvin Laney, 44, of the 99 block of Jean Road, received a 25-…

A New Kent grand jury certified indictments against nine individuals during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court: –Melissa Lash Carter, 42, of the 8800 block of Old Elam Cemetery Road, Charles City, on one count of possession of a Schedule I/II drug. Carter allegedly possessed cocain…

A man who robbed a store in the eastern part of New Kent County will spend the next five years in prison. Karim Aziz Muhammad, 47, of the 100 block of North Redwood Court, Newport News, learned his sentence during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a March 15, trial, Muha…

A man who robbed Adkins Store in Charles City County has entered guilty pleas to multiple felony counts. Michael Robert Deremer II, 30, of the 7400 block of Lewis Tyler Lane, Charles City, entered guilty pleas to two counts each of burglary and petty larceny (third or subsequent offense). Two counts…

An issue of truck traffic that has plagued the western portion of Charles City County since 2019 reached a resolution Tuesday evening after a vote by county leaders. Charles City County Supervisors voted unanimously to prevent thru truck traffic on both Charles City Road and Old Union Road during th…

Different venue. Different circumstances. Yet, still #NewKentStrong. Supporters of 214 graduates of New Kent High School’s Class of 2021 gathered inside of the high school’s gymnasium during Friday night’s commencement ceremony. New Kent High School Principal Christopher Valdrighi opening remarks em…

Haylie Bayens is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2021 with a grade-point average of 4.601. She is the president of the BETA Club, organizer of the school’s Livestrong and YADAPP organization, member of New Kent’s Spirit Club, captain of the school’s field hockey team, and a member of…

New Kent’s School Board has appointed Molly McBeath as the interim District 5 representative. The decision was made at Monday night’s regular school board meeting. McBeath will replace the late Dr. Gail Hardinge in representing District 5. McBeath was among six candidates vying to be appointed to th…

Success comes to those who work hard and are able to step out in places to be uncomfortable. For one Charles City County native, a talent that never left him at a young age has landed him an opportunity to script an episode of a popular television program. Leno Bradby Jr. took his love for the arts …