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• Lights inspection to cause delays on Eltham Bridge Feb. 2-6

  Motorists commuting between New Kent and the town of West Point will experience delays next week (Feb. 2-6). Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced alternating lane closures on the Eltham Bridge to inspect the lights and structure spanning the Pamunkey River. The inspection is expected to occur between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Motorists are expected to experience delays during that time period.

• New Kent authorities serve felony indictments charging Hanover man with alleged sex crimes involving young boy

  Authorities in New Kent County have served felony indictments on a Hanover County man charging the suspect with two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor and one count of forcible sodomy. The suspect, Darwin K. Noble, 72, of the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, is currently being held without bond in Pamunkey Regional Jail on those charges as well as similar counts incurred in Hanover. Charges in both jurisdictions allegedly involve an 11-year-old boy, who is not a New Kent resident, said New Kent Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Joe McLaughlin. The New Kent charges stem from last…
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• Smithfield adds to New Kent woes with 73-25 decision

  

  A frustrating basketball season for New Kent’s Lady Trojans continued Thursday night when they fell 73-25 to Smithfield’s visiting Packers. Smithfield utilized pressure tactics to score the game’s first 13 points on the way to handing the Lady Trojans their 16th loss without a victory. “We can run our offense, but can’t pull the trigger on shots,” said Lady Trojan coach Vann Baker. “We rush shots every time and don’t seem to have that confidence on the court.” In the face of Smithfield’s press, the Lady Trojans had few opportunities to even attempt to run their offense. The Packers forced…
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• New NK coffee shop provides funds for local, foreign missions

  

  In the Swahili language, the word ‘safari’ means journey. For Journey Christian Fellowship, Safari describes a two-year dream that has come to fruition to give back to others. In early January, Journey Christian Fellowship opened the doors to Safari Coffee, one of the first coffee shops in New Kent. Less than a month into the business, the goals for Steve Long and Pastor Greg Pulling began to open doors to numerous possibilities. Safari Coffee is a non-profit shop and receives products from Thomas Street Coffee, a business that imports the product from African countries. In turn, Safari Coffee sells the…
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• Letter to the editor: Alerts readers of Box Tops expiration dates

  As my first child entered kindergarten this year, I started to help with the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). In helping with the Box Tops program, I was surprised to learn that they expire. I had been saving them for a few years but had not really looked at them. I had to throw many in the trash! I wanted to pass along to others in the community this information and let people know that even if you don’t have children in school, we would love your box tops, Labels for Education, and Tyson A+ Reward Labels. This money really helps…
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• Tabb quickness overcomes reinvigorated New Kent

  

  In a welcome departure from a sub-par effort just two nights earlier against York, New Kent’s Trojans showed up to play Wednesday night with Tabb’s Tigers visiting the Trojans’ gym. The hosts stayed with the Tigers for one half, but in the end, the visitors’ quickness proved decisive in an 83-55 Tabb win. “We’re playing better, and I’ve got to be happy with that,” said Trojan head coach Ronnie Cox. “We seem to play better against the top teams.” New Kent did not back down, despite Tabb jumping in front 4-0 at the start and threatening to pull away. Trey…
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