King and Queen Board adopts resolution acknowledging 1923 lynching of James Horace Carter; proclaims Oct. 12 Remembrance Day The King and Queen County Board unanimously adopted a resolution acknowledging the 1923 lynching of James Horace Carter, apologizing to descendants and proclaiming Oct. 12 as James Horace Carter Remembrance Day; a historical marker dedication is planned in October.

King and Queen County has taken a powerful step towards healing by adopting a resolution to honor the memory of James Horace Carter, a victim of a horrific lynching nearly a century ago.

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King and Queen supervisors approve deed of trust to secure $1.6M federal EDA grant for telehealth center Following a public hearing with no speakers, the board adopted a resolution and recorded a Deed of Trust to satisfy a $1.6 million Economic Development Administration grant condition for a telehealth and business development center on county land. The deed establishes a 20-year encumbrance and detailed federal compliance requirements.

King and Queen County just secured a $1.6M federal grant to build a cutting-edge telehealth and business development center, paving the way for innovation and growth!

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County telework center to offer library services and on-site telehealth starting Jan. 13, 2025 King and Queen County was updated on a telework center that will house duplicated library programs, a relocated book drop and on-site telehealth services from Sentara, which said hours will be 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. weekdays beginning Jan. 13, 2025.

King and Queen County is set to launch a groundbreaking telework center in January 2025, offering vital library services and on-site telehealth programs that could transform community access to resources!

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King and Queen County Board votes to join proposed opioid settlements The Board unanimously approved joining proposed settlements with opioid manufacturers and retailers and authorized county counsel to execute required documents to recover funds to address opioid-related harms.

King and Queen County is taking a stand against the opioid crisis by joining nationwide settlements to reclaim funds for vital public health initiatives.

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King and Queen County probes impact of sharp NADA vehicle-value increases on tax revenue County staff reported NADA vehicle values have risen substantially, in some cases by about 40%. The Board asked staff to estimate revenue impacts and propose percentage-ratio options under a Virginia Code provision that could change how personal property is assessed.

King and Queen County is grappling with a potential tax revenue surge as commercial vehicle valuations soar by up to 40%!

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Board approves Dominion Energy rezoning and site plan for Carlton’s Corner substation after residents’ concerns The King and Queen County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three Dominion Energy applications to build a permanent substation at the Carlton’s Corner Road site, while board members warned the utility to meet mitigation commitments and residents urged caution about siting near homes.

The King and Queen County Board has given the green light for a new Dominion Energy substation, but residents are voicing their concerns about its impact on the community.

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King and Queen supervisors accept VACO award for broadband rollout; chair raises concern about low signups Representatives presented a VACO Achievement Award for the county’s Fiber‑to‑the‑Home project, which installed roughly 575 miles of fiber using a mix of public and private funds; Chair J.L. Simpkins said only about 1,600 of an estimated 4,200 possible connections have enrolled and urged outreach to boost subscriptions.

King and Queen County has won a prestigious VACO Achievement Award for their groundbreaking Fiber-to-the-Home project, but with only 1,600 out of 4,200 homes connected, will they be able to boost enrollment and fully utilize this incredible resource?

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King and Queen County adopts $16.7 million FY2024 budget, sets real estate tax at $0.48 The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2024 budget and set 2023 tax rates — including a real estate rate of $0.48 per $100 — citing the need to maintain county operations after reassessment; the measures passed unanimously with one member absent.

King and Queen County has adopted a $16.7 million budget for FY2024, setting the real estate tax at $0.48 to ensure essential services are maintained amid a challenging financial landscape.

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King and Queen supervisors approve Sentara, MPPDC leases and back $500,000 PDC credit line On Nov. 13, 2024 the King and Queen County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved leases of portions of the new Telework Center to Sentara Regional Medical Center and the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission and authorized a VRA support agreement enabling a $500,000 PDC line of credit.

King and Queen County Supervisors have made a bold move by approving significant leases and a $500,000 credit line to boost local services!

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King and Queen County approves participation in proposed Kroger opioid settlement The Board approved a resolution directing county counsel to join a nationwide settlement with Kroger for opioid-related claims and to allocate any proceeds under the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and the Virginia MOU; the vote was unanimous.

King and Queen County is taking a stand against the opioid crisis by unanimously voting to join a nationwide settlement with Kroger, aiming to recover funds for vital community services affected by this epidemic.

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Board approves expansion of regional interoperable public‑safety radio system The King and Queen County Board unanimously approved an ordinance and amended Memorandum of Agreement to expand the Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck Regional Radio System, adding Mathews, Northumberland and Lancaster counties and establishing governance and funding roles with King and Queen as fiscal agent.

The King and Queen County Board just made a historic move to enhance public safety by expanding the regional radio system to include three additional counties!

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