David Macaulay

NEW KENT — New Kent County has finalized its $271 million budget for the next fiscal year that includes a 4-cent real estate tax increase to finance a new courthouse and elementary school.

The King and Queen County high school awarded 41 diplomas at its commencement ceremony last month.

The library, in the county’s former parks and recreation building, will become fully operational at a yet-to-be confirmed date in July.

NEW KENT — A landmark case in the Civil Rights Movement will be highlighted during New Kent's Juneteenth celebration on Saturday.

NEW KENT — New Kent's Interstate 64 work zone cameras are acting as a speeding deterrent, but as many as half of the fines remain unpaid, according to the county's sheriff.

New legislation that goes into effect July 1 means that violators may not be able to renew their license or vehicle registration if they have outstanding fines.

New legislation that goes into effect July 1 means that violators may not be able to renew their license or vehicle registration if they have outstanding fines.

KING AND QUEEN — The King and Queen County Board of Supervisors and the School Board plan to meet next week to outline the conceptual plan for a new elementary school.

The division is parting company with Ashley Ward, the King William High School principal, who was hired in 2024. The school board is also not renewing the contract of Patrick Kane, who was appointed athletic director in the same year.

On Saturday, two of the 33 Black students involved in a landmark Supreme Court 60 years ago will discuss their personal experiences.