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• New Kent sweeps York in Region 3A volleyball quarterfinals

  

  New Kent’s Lady Trojans faced a familiar opponent in the quarterfinals of the Region 3A volleyball tournament in the York Lady Falcons on Nov. 4. And just like the first two times, the Lady Trojans took care of business. The top seeded Lady Trojans swept York 25-16, 25-9, 25-15 to advance to the Region 3A semifinals. Early on, York played competitively with the hosts, only trailing by one (10-9) in set one. But New Kent went on an 8-3 run, followed by a 7-2 run capped off with kills from Kennedy Chambers and Janelle Nowlin to capture the opening set….
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• First graduates of Charles City Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy

  

• Voters say no to one percent sales tax increase in New Kent

  Voters in New Kent have said no to a one-percent general retail sales tax increase that would have been dedicated to major renovation projects to local schools. Voters who took to the polls firmly opposed the additional tax increase by a margin of 8,474 against the increase, while 5,476 favored the additional cost. The general retail sales tax would have seen the one percent increase dedicated to supporting new construction, major renovation projects at the school, and paying off bonds that are dedicated for school improvement. The tax would have lasted until 2046. Those who were in favor of the…
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• Tyler elected as first at-large supervisor for Charles City County

  

  Rob Tyler has been elected as Charles City County’s first at-large Board of Supervisors’ member. Tyler defeated Jackie Stewart in the battle for the newly created position. Tyler garnered a total of 1,949 votes, while Stewart totaled 1,186. The newly created position was the result of a referendum passed in April for the creation of the at-large supervisor position as many citizens have expressed disgust with the handling of local government dealings. The newly created position will represent the entire county of Charles City, in comparison to the current format that sees one supervisor for each of the three districts….
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• New Kent woman receives three months in jail after violating terms of First Offender Program

  A New Kent woman has been formally found guilty of possession of a Schedule I/II substance after violating the terms of the First Offender Program. Barbara Ann Toney, 49, of the 9800 block of Essex Hills Road, received the formal conviction as part of Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a June 15 trial, Toney accepted the terms of a plea deal to the aforementioned drug possession charge and misdemeanor DWI (first offense). During that trial, evidence presented indicated that on Aug. 27, 2025, a New Kent deputy was dispatched to an incident on New Kent Highway about…
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• North Carolina woman arrested for hitting person with vehicle in Charles City

  

  A North Carolina woman who allegedly struck a person with a vehicle in Charles City has been arrested. Ginylah Crump, 21, of Durham, was arrested on one count each of DUI-maiming and malicious wounding according to a press release from Charles City County’s Sheriff’s Office. On Oct. 31 around 5:15 a.m., Charles City deputies responded to the 4200 block of Cool Hill Road for reports of a person struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they found a female that was pinned under a vehicle, eventually freeing her. Charles City County Volunteer Fire/EMS provided the patient with care before the victim…
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