News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 26, 2025
Train derails in New Kent, Charles City border
An investigation is underway after a train derailed in New Kent County near the Charles City border on Saturday afternoon. In a press release, around 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 25, approximately 53 coal cars and two locomotives derailed between Roxbury Road in Charles City County and Mountcastle Road in New Kent. Photos show coal from the trains spilled into the wetlands, as well as rails bent and shredded. No injuries were reported as a result of the accident. Emergency personnel from New Kent, James City, and Charles City responded to the scene, with CSX Police joining the investigation to find…
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Trojans’ offense stalls in second half as Warhill escapes with 13-12 win
A hot first half on Friday night positioned New Kent to have the opportunity to pull off a massive win against the visiting Warhill Lions in the football team’s home finale. But a lackluster second half coupled with errors proved to be the deterrent that kept the Trojans from raising the flag of victory. Warhill escaped New Kent with a 13-12 win, ruining a Senior Night that saw both teams fight until the very end. In the early going, it seemed like the high-powered offense by the Trojans would be too much for Warhill to handle. On the opening drive,…
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New Kent Department of Social Services advise residents of SNAP benefits delay
Due to the federal government shutdown, New Kent County residents who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits may be delayed or not issued for the month of November. The Oct. 1 shutdown has halted federal funding to the SNAP program, meaning states cannot guarantee when or if November benefits will be issued. October benefits were approved before the shutdown and will be sent as scheduled. New Kent County residences are advised to stretch their benefits, focusing on essential, nonperishable foods. If the shutdown ends soon, November benefits may only be slightly delayed. Any new application filed on or after…
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New Kent celebrates successful senior night with shutout of Lakeland
Braving the cooler air and taking on the visiting Lakeland Lady Cavaliers, the Oct. 23 Senior Night contest looked to be one for the New Kent Lady Trojans to remember. And they received some key performances to make it one of celebration. Behind a shutout performance by goalie Charlie Richards and a pair of goals, New Kent defeated Lakeland 2-0 to capture the victory and conclude their regular season slate. In the first quarter, Lakeland attempted to pressure New Kent, resulting in the visitors notching several penalty corners. However, the Lady Trojan defense would not be denied, as they cleared…
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New Kent residents place at Virginia State Fair
A pair of New Kent residents were recognized as winners in a number of categories at the Virginia State Fair. Billy Hott of Lanexa placed first with the best butterbeans at the event and earned a second-place finish in the hay category. Jimmy Talley was selected as the first-place winner with his alfalfa.
Letter to the Editor: Says Anti-Spanberger rant full of misinformation
I am very disillusioned by the recent Letter to the Editor of the anti-Abigail Spanberger ran. The author listed a lot of misinformation, and I wanted to post some facts alongside a rant of my own. Domestic oil production reached an all-time high under President Joe Biden’s Administration. The reduction in 2020 was caused by COVID restrictions put in place. Domestic oil production was limited on federal lands to only existing leases not an actual shutdown of production. In President Donald Trump’s first term, oil production was 9,097 barrels (Feb. 2017), peaked at 12,186 (Jan. 2020), and ended at 11,156…
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