New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 12, 2026

New Kent’s Lady Trojans defeat Tabb to capture Region 3A volleyball championship

New Kent’s Athletic Department may need to budget for additional trophy cases thanks to the Lady Trojans’ Volleyball Squad. After surviving an early first set scare, New Kent composed themselves to sweep the visiting Tabb Lady Tigers 25-22, 25-14, 25-13 in the Region 3A Championship contest. In the first set, it was apparent that the Lady Trojans’ rival from the Bay Rivers District had learned from two earlier match losses. Tabb found an early rhythm in the contest, jumping out to a 12-7 lead over the hosts. New Kent’s Ryan Griffith responded with a kill in an attempt to halt…
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  • North Prince George man indicted for allegedly attacking vehicle with family members inside in Charles City

    A North Prince George man who allegedly assaulted a family member and caused damage to property in Charles City County has been indicted. George Franklin Jackson Jr., 37, of the 500 block of Folar Trail, has been indicted on one count each of malicious shooting/throwing a projectile at an occupied vehicle, felony destruction of property, felony assault and battery of a family member (third or subsequent offense). The indictments stem from an Aug. 18, 2025 incident where the defendant allegedly attacked a vehicle, causing damage and placing family members in danger during the encounter.

  • New Kent Lady Trojans notch eighth place finish as Class 3A state cross-country championships

    New Kent’s Lady Trojans scored 187 points as they placed eighth in the VHSL Class 3A State Cross-County competition held at Green Hill Park in Salem. Olivia Hudson was the top runner for the Lady Trojans, clocking a time of 20:03.30 to finish in 29th place. Scorers for New Kent were Andrea Dallaire (40th- 20:27.70), Lizzie Carmean (41st- 20:34.90), Nicole Dallaire (62nd-21:23.70), and Mckenzie Fisher (72nd- 22:05.10). Other participants for the Lady Trojans were Audrey Hudson (77th- 22:22.30), and Leela Mauro (88th- 23:13.90). Turner Ashby’s girls’ team emerged as the victors at the state level. On the boys’ side, Carter…
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  • Lady Trojans back in state tournament after ousting Colonial Heights

    Another year. Another appearance in the regional championship. Another appearance in the state tournament. That moniker is something that may have to be placed on a poster when describing New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ volleyball team. New Kent swept the visiting Colonial Heights Lady Colonials 25-12, 25-6, 25-14 to win their Region 3A semifinal contest and advance to the regional finals where they will host Bay Rivers District Rival Tabb. New Kent started sloppy, with miscues leading to Colonial Heights 3-1 lead. But that victory was short for the Lady Colonials, as New Kent used a 9-2 run to jump out…
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