Hurricane season begins June 1. Are you ready?

Be ready when disaster strikes. Stay informed. Build a kit. Make a plan. Visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's website for hurricane preparedness tips.

Heavy Rescue 505 officially placed in-service

Be fire smart with electricity in your home!

Check our our latest fire prevention tip! This short animated video helps increase awareness about dangerous home electrical fires and what you can do to prevent them.

Margaret Jefferson named Employee of the Quarter

Help us in congratulating Margaret Jefferson on winning Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2022!  Margaret has been with the County since June 2007 and has been a vital part of the Department of Financial Services and payroll for th...

Evelyn certified as Master Governmental Treasurer

Charles H. Evelyn III, Treasurer of New Kent County, has been certified as a Master Governmental Treasurer (MGT) under the Master Certification program administered by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and the School of ...

Add your community event to the County website!

New Kent Farmers Market is back for its fourth season!

New Kent Farmers Market is back for its fourth season beginning May 14, 2022 and continuing every Saturday though the month of August. Located at the Market Pavilion (7589 New Kent Hwy.), the Market is open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check out who's comin...

Holly Fork Road (Route 600) at Goddins Mill Pond to close for bridge repair

Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close a section of Holly Fork Road (Route 600) at Goddins Mill Pond on Monday, May 9 through July 2022 for a bridge repair project in New Kent County. 

During the repair, th...

NKSO now recruiting deputy cadets

Do you know a young adult who would like an opportunity to serve as a Deputy Cadet? New Kent County Sheriff's Office is now recruiting!

The Deputy Cadet program was established to mentor young adults to serve their communities by providing knowled...

Lang promoted to Public Utilities Director

New Kent County is pleased to announce the promotion of C. Michael “Mike” Lang to Director of Public Utilities, effective May 1, 2022. Lang currently serves as the Assistant Director of Public Utilities.

 In his 14 years with N...

Dominion Energy Shares How to Identify a Utility Scammer

Dominion Energy reminds customers how to spot utility scams and the best ways to stay safe. 

"Criminals posing as Dominion Energy employees are constantly developing new scams designed to trick customers out of money or personal information,&...

Gov. Youngkin Announces AutoZone to Establish Distribution Center & Direct Import Facility in NKC

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), the nation’s leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new wareho...

Pre-pay real estate and personal property taxes throughout the year

Local COVID testing and vaccination opportunities

Are you looking for a COVID test? Here are a few local opportunities to get a COVID test in the area.

Community members can request an appointment at their local health departments via the Chickahominy Health District's (CHD) hom...

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New welding program coming to New Kent County/Rappahannock Community College

New Kent County Courthouse wax seal returns home after 159 years