News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | May 12, 2026
Nansemond River’s defense stifles New Kent in non-district affair
New Kent’s Lady Trojans bid on the pitch for win number 10 ran into a roadblock Friday night. The visiting Nansemond River Lady Warriors jumped out to a three-goal lead and never looked back as they defeated New Kent 3-1 in the May 8 non-district contest. Nansemond River dominated the onset of the contest, scoring moments into the contest for a 1-0 lead. Teammate Mayleen Bernal would punch goal number two on the scoreboard at the 30:27 mark as the Lady Warriors increased their lead. That advantage would last through the halftime break. Meanwhile, New Kent’s offense remained stagnant throughout…
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Stewart appointed as District 1 representative to New Kent School Board
Jessica Stewart has been appointed to New Kent’s School Board as the District 1 interim representative. The appointment came during the school board’s May 4 meeting. Stewart is replacing Keith Pagano, who vacated the position due to his relocation to District 2. “I am excited for this new opportunity to serve my community as the newly appointed District 1 School Board Member for New Kent County Public Schools,” Stewart said in a press release. “I am incredibly grateful and deeply humbled by the support and encouragement I have received from the community over the last week.” Stewart taught in the…
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Lady Trojans’ tennis pick up tenth win of season
New Kent’s girls’ tennis team won their tenth match of the year with a victory over the Grafton Lady Clippers in May 8 Bay Rivers District action. The team improves to 10-2 for the season. New Kent 5, Grafton 4 Singles: Carpenter (NK) def. Na (G) 8-4; Wang (G) def. Pettit-Pokora (NK) 8-4; Bennett (NK) def. Gandhi (G) 8-4; Braganza (G) def. Wood (NK) 8-5; Kang (G) def. Doucet (NK) 8-3; Kwan (G) def. Bell (NK) 8-4. Doubles: Carpenter/Doucet (NK) def. Na/Wang (G) 8-4; Bennett/Wood (NK) def. Gandhi/Braganza (G) 8-4; Pettitt-Pokora/Bell def. Kang/Kwan (G) 8-5.
Quinton Food Lion employees recognized for 30 years of service
Two employees of Food Lion stores in Quinton have been recognized for their years of service to the company. Isabelle Humphrey, a sales associate, and Dave Marshall, a center store lead, were recognized for 30 years of service. Honorees represent decades of dedication, with each associate being recognized and applauded during a recent ceremony.
New Kent girls’ tennis extinguishes Warhill in Senior Day triumph
New Kent High School’s girls’ tennis team defeated Warhill to cap off a successful Senior Night. The Lady Trojans improve to 9-2 on the season. New Kent 7, Warhill 2 Singles: Vincent (NK) def. Delaney (W) 7-5, 7-5; Lydia (W) def. Carpenter (NK) 3-6, 6-1, (10-4); Bennett (NK) won via forfeit; Wood (NK) def. Reagan (W) 6-1, 6-3; Pettit-Pokora (NK) def. Milli (W) 6-2, 6-0; Alana (W) def. Meredith (NK) 6-0, 6-4. Doubles: Vincent/Carpenter (NK) def. Delaney/Lydia (W) 8-5; Bennett/Wood (NK) def. Reagan/Milli (W) 8-2; Doucet/Desogus (NK) def. Alana/Rowan (W) 8-3.
New Kent dominates Middlesex to return to win column
Behind a first half hat trick, New Kent’s boys’ soccer team returned to the win column Monday night. New Kent’s Diego Jimenez notched three goals in the first half, while teammates Mason Phaup and Grayson Yates each added a pair of their own as the Trojans coasted to a 10-2 non-district victory over the visiting Middlesex Chargers. Less than seven minutes into the contest, Phaup put the hosts on the scoreboard for an early advantage. Three minutes later, Jimenez notched his first goal of the night, with his second following at the 18:33 mark as the Trojans jumped out to…
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