News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 21, 2021
After capturing opening set, New Kent Lady Trojans drop next three to Grafton
New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball team has faced fierce competition from their 4A Bay Rivers district opposition. An Oct. 19 meeting was another hiccup in a battle against the visiting Grafton Lady Clippers. Unforced errors by the hosts and a lack in serving handed New Kent a 25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 21-25 defeat in the contest. New Kent started things off on a high note. With the score tied as seven apiece, the Lady Trojans executed a 6-2 run. Grafton battled back to take a one-point lead (17-16) after a Chloe Phillips kill, but the hosts kept their composure, utilizing three…
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Letter to the Editor: Age isn’t a deterring factor in doing my part for society
My previous “Letter to the Editor” was quite glum. An upbeat message is better. I tend to be a cop-out, giving reasons for my inability to do things that need to be doing. I stew in my own juice, feeling sorry for myself and being a chronic defeatist. Why don’t I heed the famous phrase “Don’t tell me what you can’t do; tell me what you can do.” I am truly blessed to have a fair share of capability despite being an old codger. Decrepitude has not wiped me out, only limited me. To maximize my last years, I’ve composed…
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Editorial: Being thankful for the opportunity to work at the Chronicle
This year is my fourth at the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle, and I will tell you that it has been a blast. I write this editorial thanking everyone for the support that you all have given to the Chronicle over the years. I especially want to thank the people who have embraced me over the years. This journey has been nothing short of amazing as it has allowed me to see different places while traveling for events. I have also been able to expand my knowledge as a journalist. My love for sports has always been there and it will…
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New Kent shuts out Northumberland to cap off successful Senior Night field hockey win
Senior Night is always special for any high school athlete as it recognizes their achievements with a program. And while New Kent High School’s Lady Trojans field hockey squad has had a tough time this season, Monday night provided an additional reason to celebrate. New Kent held the visiting Northumberland Lady Indians scoreless en route to a 4-0 victory to cap off a successful Senior Night victory. After a scoreless first quarter, New Kent was able to find the back of the net in the next frame. A converted penalty corner by Isabella Vafiadis notched the first point on the…
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Assault on Henrico Jail East guard results in eight additional months of incarceration
A man who assaulted a guard while incarcerated at Henrico Jail East will spend an additional eight months in jail. Andre Quincy Davis, 21, entered guilty pleas to one count each of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and misdemeanor obstruction of justice as part of a plea deal during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence, on May 21, deputies were moving Davis back to his cell and were attempting to place handcuffs on them. Davis began refusing commands and resisting, becoming combative in the process. The defendant struck a law…
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