News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 21, 2026
New Kent’s defense plays well, but Lady Trojans fail to score against Jamestown
New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ field hockey team’s defense has been improving steadily over the season. Unfortunately for the Lady Trojans, their offense still lacks the firepower it needs as the schedule hits its home stretch. The visiting Jamestown Lady Eagles pitched a 3-0 shutout against the New Kent Lady Trojans, sending the home team to their third consecutive loss. New Kent’s defensive play stood out early on. Behind the goaltending by Lady Trojan Helen Richards, the home team denied Jamestown several shots ago, including a four-attempt series at the end of the first. New Kent’s defense continued to thrive, denying…
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Quinton woman receives year in jail for aiding minor with prostitution
A Quinton woman will spend a year in jail in connection to aiding a minor with prostitution. Victoria Anne Creps, 28, of the 8300 block of Plum Grove Drive, learned of her term of incarceration during Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a June 15 trial, Creps entered a no contest plea to a single count of aiding the prostitution of a minor as part of a plea agreement, while an additional charge of sex trafficking of a minor was dropped. Creps’ no contest plea indicates that evidence presented in court would be enough to convict her of…
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Charles City fails to muster points as Middlesex spoils homecoming contest
Charles City’s Panthers have been looking for solutions to turn around their football program over the past several years. And while the effort continues to remain there, the team continues to struggle putting points on the scoreboard. The visiting Middlesex Chargers had no problem disposing of the Panthers 63-0, dampening Friday night homecoming festivities for Charles City. Charles City squandered an early opportunity as a bobble of the ball resulted in the Panthers being forced to punt. Middlesex wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as quarterback Davonte Griffin called his own number, toting the ball 50 yards for a…
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Grafton wears down Lady Trojans, posts 7-0 shutout victory
New Kent’s Lady Trojans continue to have an up-and-down season in field hockey. Unfortunately in the Oct. 13 contest against the visiting Grafton Lady Clippers, New Kent fell into a valley of struggles once again. Grafton cruised to a 7-0 victory over the Lady Trojans in the Bay Rivers District contest. New Kent’s defense held serve until the end of the first quarter as they surrendered two quick goals before the end of the frame. In the second quarter, New Kent’s Annabella Weaver was a denied a goal. Grafton cleared the ball, sending it to the other side of the…
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New Kent Lady Trojans sweep podium in home cross-country meet; boys’ team also wins competition
New Kent’s Lady Trojans swept the first three spots of their home meet, while the boys’ team captured five top ten spots as both teams captured the top spot in the Oct. 14 home cross-country meet. In the girls’ competition, the trio of Olivia Hudson, Lizzie Carmean, and Andi Dallaire swept the medal stand. Hudson ran a time of 22:33, Carmean clocked a time of 22:59, and Dallaire came across the finish line in 23:32. Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Trojans was Mackenzie Fischer, who finished fifth with a time of 23:48, and Nicole Dallaire who posted a…
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