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• Parent raises concerns about racism, bullying in New Kent school system

  A parent of a New Kent student has expressed concerns about the culture for black students in the school system. Tiffany Lewis addressed members of New Kent County’s School Board during Monday night’s regular board meeting. Lewis told board members that black students are still facing several issues within the confines of buildings. “I am addressing as a concerned and disappointed parent,” she said. “As a parent of black children in this district, my concern is clear and undeniable. “It has been the experience of many black students and families that New Kent County Public School shas a climate and…
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• Quinton woman receives six-month term for third DWI conviction

  A Quinton woman will spend six months in jail after receiving formal sentencing Monday afternoon in New Kent Circuit Court. Kasey Dale Hartsoe, 34, of the 10000 block of Continental Road, received her term of incarceration for driving while intoxicated (third or subsequent offense) on July 17, 2025. During a Jan. 12 trial, Hartsoe entered into a plea agreement and pled guilty to the aforementioned charge. A summary of evidence revealed that on the day of the offense, a New Kent deputy received a call for service after being alerted of a vehicle on the side of the road. When…
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• Chickahominy Youth Pow-Wow builds gateway for future leadership

  

  It started as a conversation in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant. Now it’s a gateway and learning experience for years to come. The first ever Chickahominy Youth Pow-Wow took place Saturday afternoon on the tribal grounds in Charles City. And with 500 people in attendance, it’s fair to say that it was a success. But the process didn’t happen overnight. In fact, the idea started roughly a year ago. As Samantha Spires and Nyla Brown sat in the parking lot, the duo spoke about how to get youth involved into more cultural events for not only the Chickahominy…
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• New Kent boys’ tennis drops competition to Tabb

  

  New Kent’s boys’ tennis team fell to the visiting Tabb Tigers 8-1 in Apr. 30 Bay Rivers District competition. New Kent’s record falls to 4-6. Tabb 8, New Kent 1 Singles: Dharni (T) def. Opett (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Holloway (NK) def. Johnson (T) 5-7, 6-0, (10-8); Cole (T) def. Hodges (NK) 6-1, 6-2; Pham (T) def. Scott (NK) 6-1, 6-0; Su (T) def. Milby (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Jung (T) def. Grove (NK) 6-0, 6-1. Doubles: Dharni/Johnson (T) def. Opett/Scot (NK) 8-1; Cole/Pham (T) def. Holloway/Hodges (NK) 8-3; Merfake/Wornom (T) def. Milby/Grove (NK) 801.

• Tabb tames Trojans in 8-1 Bay Rivers District contest

  

  The boys’ soccer team at New Kent High School started the season strong, notching several wins and making early threats in the season. But as the program continues to grow, bumps in the road, specifically courtesy of Bay Rivers District opponents, often cast a shadow on how far the team needs to progress to be competitive. Such was the lesson taught by the visiting Tabb Tigers. Tabb coasted to an 8-1 lead over the hosting New Kent Trojans during the Apr. 30 district match-up. It would take 10 minutes before Tabb placed the first point on the scoreboard thanks to…
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• Charles City withstands early deficit, rallies to topple West Point 15-9

  

  After falling behind 6-1 early in their Apr. 28 contest against the visiting West Point Lady Pointers, Chrles City’s Lady Panthers would be tested to see if they could battle back from adversity. The home team passed it with flying colors. Charles City outscored West Point 14-3 in the remainder of the contest to win 15-9 in the Tidewater District contest. Charles City scored first in the bottom of the second inning on a passed ball, taking an early lead. But the top of the third inning became chaotic for the hosts. A pop-up fly by West Point’s Caroline Carter…
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