Local COVID-19 testing opportunities

Chickahominy Health District (CHD) began small-scale testing this week (by appointment only; no walk-ups) at their local health departments. The first date in New Kent County will be Wednesday, January 26. These will be car-side (outdoors) - not "at home tests."

Information on testing resources in the area and how to request an appointment are on the CHD homepage: vdh.virginia.gov/chickahominy (under COVID TESTING RESOURCES).

Community members can request an appointment at their local health departments using the survey link on CHD's homepage or by contacting their call center at 804-365-3240. They will be prioritizing uninsured/underinsured residents who are exposed or symptomatic.

In addition, the Richmond Raceway is open for free COVID PCR testing as a community testing center (CTC). The Richmond Raceway CTC is operated by appointment only; members of our community can find an appointment by visiting the VASE+ testing appointment scheduling system. Put in a NKC zip code and search for 50 miles for the location to show up.

More wintry weather is on the way - prepare now!

Making sure you have the necessary supplies isn't the only way to prepare for severe weather. Keep these local resources below at your fingertips.

Now is also a good time to sign up for New Kent Alert - the County's emergency notification system. You can subscribe to local emergency notifications as well as weather alerts - by text, email, phone - it's your choice WHAT you receive and HOW you receive it.

Sign up here!

Board of Supervisors to meet on Wednesday for first 2022 work session

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors will meet for their first work session of 2022 on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom of the New Kent County Administration Building (12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent). A Heritage Public Library update, the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, discussion on potential borrowing for Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan projects, appropriations for various projects, as well consideration of a purchase agreement for construction of a new fire station to replace Fire Station #4 in Lanexa are on the agenda for Wednesday. The full agenda, with all items, can be found here. All Board meetings can be watched live via YouTube or as a replay beginning the day after the meeting on Cox Cable Channel 48 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Lights Up for Heroes

We've joined the "Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare Heroes" movement again this year. Enjoy the courthouse area holiday lights through January 31 and remember to thank a healthcare hero!

Looking for a new job opportunity?

We're looking for new players for #TeamNewKent! Interested in a career change? Check out our list of job opportunities at: www.co.new-kent.va.us/jobs.aspx