News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | June 16, 2025
Sacrifice fly ends Lady Trojans’ bid for softball state title
Sometimes the best stories don’t have the happiest of endings. Such was the case for New Kent’s Lady Trojans in their Friday afternoon contest against the Broadway Lady Gobblers in the Group 3A State semifinals softball contest. A sacrifice by Emma Morris in the bottom of the seventh inning was deep enough to drive home the game winning run as the Lady Gobblers emerged with a 6-5 victory over New Kent, bringing the Lady Trojans’ season to a close. In the top of the first, New Kent’s Hannah Tober solo blast over the left field fence to give the Lady…
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Stewart elected at PlanRVA chairwoman
Jordan Stewart, New Kent’s Board of Supervisors District 5 representative, has been elected as the new chairwoman for PlanRVA. Formerly known as the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, PlanRVA encompasses nine localities and acts as a planning agency and provider of essential services to the region. The organization works to convene community representatives and build relationships that strengthen capacity across the region. “I’m looking forward to serving both my community and the region in this new role and am anticipating a great year ahead,” Stewart said in a press release.
Despite slow start, New Kent’s Lady Trojans corral Cougars to advance to state semifinals
Another game, another test, and another win for New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ softball team. What began as a back-and-forth affair ended in yet another avalanche of runs for the home team as New Kent defeated the visiting Kettle Run Lady Cougars 11-3 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals on June 9. Kendall White struck first for the Lady Trojans, driving in two runs in the bottom of the first to provide the hosts an early 2-0 lead. But Kettle Run rebounding in the to of the second, getting on the scoreboard with one run before two additional runs crossed home…
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Warlick named to Dean’s List at University of Alabama
J.B. Warlick, a resident of Providence Forge, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama for the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the list, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Three locals earn Dean’s List accolades at Bridgewater College
Three local students were named to the Dean’s List at Bridgewater College for the Spring 2025 semester. McKenna Mueller and Luke Tomajczyk, both of Providence Forge, and Waverly Marshall of New Kent were recognized for their academic achievements. To be named to the list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.
