Federal directive will mean increased cost of EMS supplies in New Kent
New Kent’s Fire Rescue service faces a cost hike due to a federal mandate that makes emergency agencies responsible for supplying medication drug kits.
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![NEW KENT New Kent County is to spend almost $190,000 on improving its administration building for people with disabilities to avert the potential loss of Department of Motor Vehicle Select services to the public. The Board of Supervisors voted to take the money from a capital fund balance at the Aug. 22 work session because the item was not included in the budget. “Last year we were notified by the Department of Motor Vehicles that all localities that have DMV Select facilities were required to do an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assessment of those buildings where DMV Select facilities […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UUG43EW7NZB6HOAQY26TNR4F4M.jpg?w=140 "NEW KENT New Kent County is to spend almost $190,000 on improving its administration building for people with disabilities to avert the potential loss of Department of Motor Vehicle Select services to the public. The Board of Supervisors voted to take the money from a capital fund balance at the Aug. 22 work session because the item was not included in the budget. “Last year we were notified by the Department of Motor Vehicles that all localities that have DMV Select facilities were required to do an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assessment of those buildings where DMV Select facilities […]")
New Kent plans to improve handicapped access at admin. building
NEW KENT New Kent County is to spend almost $190,000 on improving its administration building for people with disabilities to avert the potential loss of Department of Motor Vehicle Select...
Former King William board clerk charged with trespassing on county computer system
The former clerk of King William County has been arrested and charged with eight felony offenses of violating Virginia’s computer trespassing law.
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Preliminary report shows declining SOL rates in King William
The division’s pass rate in the Virginia Standards of Learning in 2023-24 fell in reading, history and social science, mathematics and science compared to the previous school year, according to...
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New Kent considers improving safety at railroad crossings
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration made over $1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding available on July 10.
Rep. Wittman addresses mail issues, I-64 delays with New Kent leaders
Recent delays to the I-64 widening in New Kent were apparently caused from the possible presence of the federally protected northern long-eared bat.
King & Queen could finally see new elementary school in 2025
Construction is scheduled to begin on a new elementary school in King and Queen County next year, three years after bonds were issued for the project.
![NEW KENT — New Kent students will have to turn off and secure their electronic devices when they return to the classroom this month after the school board voted for a more restrictive cell phone policy. The school board voted on July 22 to outlaw the use of cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and similar devices in the learning environment for all grades when students return on Aug. 26. Students will not be permitted to have devices on their person but may have them at school if turned off and in a secure place. The vote followed an executive order […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/6NQ7NXYWWNAPFF722IVMQSGCHA.jpg?w=132 "NEW KENT — New Kent students will have to turn off and secure their electronic devices when they return to the classroom this month after the school board voted for a more restrictive cell phone policy. The school board voted on July 22 to outlaw the use of cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, and similar devices in the learning environment for all grades when students return on Aug. 26. Students will not be permitted to have devices on their person but may have them at school if turned off and in a secure place. The vote followed an executive order […]")
New Kent school board votes for more restrictive cell phone policy
NEW KENT — New Kent students will have to turn off and secure their electronic devices when they return to the classroom this month after the school board voted for...
King William board vows to support two of its own libraries
The King William Board of Supervisors said it will meet its financial responsibilities to the taxpayers and provide the needed services of a superior library system.
![NEW KENT — New Kent residents have again voiced support for a community pool or splash pad as part of a survey to mark National Parks and Recreation Month. “A community pool is still something that people want,” Parks and Recreation Director Kim Turner told the Board of Supervisors during its July 30 work session. […]](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Z534OPXUJZCQZIETMOD7Z3Y27Y.jpg?w=117 "NEW KENT — New Kent residents have again voiced support for a community pool or splash pad as part of a survey to mark National Parks and Recreation Month. “A community pool is still something that people want,” Parks and Recreation Director Kim Turner told the Board of Supervisors during its July 30 work session. […]")
New Kent supervisors consider a community pool, other rec opportunities
NEW KENT — New Kent residents have again voiced support for a community pool or splash pad as part of a survey to mark National Parks and Recreation Month. “A...