News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 2, 2026
Two indicted by Charles City grand jury
Two individuals were indicted by a grand jury as part of Tuesday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court: –Andrew Nicholas Cotman, 31, of the 6800 block of Roost Hill Court, Richmond, on a single count of driving while intoxicated with maiming. Cotman allegedly operated a vehicle that resulted in a serious injury to another person on July 4. –Jennifer Ann Smith, 38, of the 9100 block of Wilcox Neck Road, Charles City, on two counts each of felony child abuse and felony child endangerment. Smith allegedly committed the offenses between May 1 and May 15 of this year when…
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Lanexa man stipulates to evidence of possessing child pornography in New Kent
A Lanexa man has stipulated to evidence in possessing child pornography in New Kent County. Donavan Trayton Pulliam, 20, agreed to terms of a plea deal to one charge each of possession of child pornography and possession of child pornography (second offense) during Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Nine additional charges of possession of child pornography (second offense) were dropped as part of the agreement. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on May 15, 2025, investigators received information about the possibility of illegal pornographic material being downloaded to electronic devices in…
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SOL scores reveal improvements by Charles City and New Kent schools in 10 subject areas
Charles City County Public Schools and New Kent County Public Schools improved in 10 subject areas in recently released Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released reports on the test results this past week. New Kent County Public Schools continue to remain one of the highest scoring school districts in the state. New Kent eclipsed the 90th percentile in the areas of End of Course Reading, End of Course Writing, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. New Kent reached the 80th percentile in the areas of fourth grade reading, fifth grade reading, seventh grade…
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Simpson’s three scores highlight New Kent’s 34 unanswered points in season opening win
New Kent High School’s football team is looking to build upon a playoff appearance last year. With a focus on being more balanced and not relying heavily on individual athletes in key moments. But for the Trojans, it doesn’t hurt to have someone like Braylon Simpson in the backfield. Simpson scored three times as New Kent scored 34 unanswered points as they downed the visiting Gloucester Dukes 37-6 in the Bay Rivers District opener. New Kent got on the scoreboard first with a 35-yard field goal from Will Dickerson. But the Dukes milked the clock for a majority of the…
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Lancaster scores early and often as Charles City falls in season opener
An Aug. 27 kickoff signified a new season for Charles City High School’s football team and a new head coach in Michael Logan. For the hosting Panthers who continue to find their footing after a few dismal years, the season opener against the visiting Lancaster Red Devils did not favor the home team. Lancaster raced out early against the Panthers, compiling 24 first quarter points en route to a 51-0 shutout of the home team. On the opening drive, the Red Devils fumbled the ball, resulting in Charles City receiving their best field position of the night on Lancaster’s 30-yard…
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New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball opens season with win under new regime
It’s been more than 30 years since New Kent High School Lady Trojans’ volleyball program has seen somebody at the head of the program not named Cynthia or Stuart Burnett. But what the former coaches left behind with talent and a mindset was something that was carried over positively by new Lady Trojans’ Head Coach Susie Phillips. New Kent swept the visiting Gloucester Lady Dukes 25-9, 25-14, 25-13 on Aug. 25 to kick off their Fall 2026 campaign with the win. After dominating the first set, New Kent found themselves in a tight battle in set two, leading by only…
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