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• New Kent bounces back from first loss with 16-1 thrashing of Bruton

  

  After losing their first game of the season by a mere run on the road, New Kent’s Trojans returned home to take on the visiting Bruton Panthers in a Bay Rivers District contest. The hosts were quick to rectify their downfall from their previous contest. New Kent thrashed Bruton 16-1 to return to the win column on Apr. 15. Bruton got on the board in the top of the first with Owen Lienard’s single drove home teammate Wyatt Marquart. But that run would only lead to a temporary celebration and lead for the visiting Panthers. New Kent’s bats became explosive…
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• Charles City citizens question proposed budget, criticize leadership’s handling of past finances

  Charles City citizens are questioning the county leadership’s ability to have a constructive and realistic budget. Six citizens took to the podium as part of the Apr. 16 public hearing on Charles City’s proposed 2026-27 budget. Residents did not hesitate to question the proposed $48,456,117 budget for the next cycle, which is nearly $8 million more than the county’s current operations. While Charles City County Administrator Keith Rogers Jr. said in previous meetings that $8 million would be allocated to address the county’s wastewater problems, citizens raised concerns about financial projects and abilities for the county to properly budget due…
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• Referendum for fourth supervisor in Charles City County passes in special election

  A referendum to change Charles City County’s form of government has passed in a special election. A special election held on Apr. 14 resulted in the referendum passing 1,306-401 to change the form of government. The passing of the referendum will see a fourth member added to the county’s board of supervisors. The new position will be considered as an at-large position, meaning the entire county will vote on the new supervisor in a special election this upcoming November. The referendum was presented as frustrations mounted from the public with current county leaders. The additional supervisor will also allow flexibility…
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• Clark initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

  Eunice Clark, a resident of New Kent, was recently elected to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi through Virginia Commonwealth University. Clark is among 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated. To qualify, a student must be in the top 10 percent of their senior class or top 7.5 percent of the junior class and be invited to join.

• New Kent County post office to be renamed in honor of late supervisor Paige

  

  A bill presented to rename the New Kent Post Office after former New Kent Supervisor Patricia Paige has passed. In a legislation presented by Congressman Rob Wittman on Apr. 14, a bill to honor Paige passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Paige, who served on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023. “I am thrilled to see that my bill to rename the New Kent Post Office in honor of Patricia Paige has passed the House,” Wittman said in a press release. “Ms. Paige was a community leader whose impact will be felt…
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• New Kent girls’ tennis reels off three more wins, remains undefeated

  

  New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ tennis team have won three more contests, keeping their record perfect for the season at 6-0. New Kent 5, Colonial Heights 4 Singles: Vincent (NK) def. Russell (CH) 8-5; Ou (CH) def. Carpenter (NK) 8-5; Zheng (CH) def. Pettit-Pokora (NK) 8-2; Bennett (NK) def. Pillai (CH) 8-6; Ellenburg (CH) def. Layne (NK) 8-5; Wood (NK) def. Ford (CH) 8-1. Doubles: Vincent/Carpenter (NK) def. Russell/Ford (CH) 8-5; Ou/Ellenburg (CH) def. Pettit-Pokora/Meredith (NK) 8-2; Bennett/Wood (NK) def. Zheng/Pillai (CH) 8-6. New Kent 6, Smithfield 3 Singles: Vincent (NK) def. Graupmann (S) 6-1, 6-1; Carpenter (NK) def. Fuentes (S)…
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