New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | May 19, 2026

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By Andre Jones | March 29, 2022 9:00 am

Charles City County High School’s Solar Team placed first in the State Kidwind Challenge competition on Apr. 23 at Virginia State University. The team constructed a snow plough robot with a solar opening garage to let it out. The group won the regional competition in March at Old Dominion University (pictured above) to advance to state competition. Pictured are (l to r) Coach Joanne Talmage, Tia Armstead, Kayla King, and Henry Lotz.