News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 7, 2025
Charles City flounders as King & Queen sweeps volleyball match
Charles City’s Lady Panthers’ volleyball team came into the season with expectations of improvement. And while they have gotten better on the court, the results on the scoreboard along with being in situations that they haven’t experienced in the past has taught lessons that no practice could simulate. Charles City fell 16-25, 19-25, 23-25 to the visiting King & Queen Lady Tigers Monday night, resulting in the home team’s fifth consecutive loss. In the opening set, Charles City and King & Queen played on even terms, with the Lady Panthers slowly creating a lead at 15-12. But the visiting Lady…
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Three graduate from James Madison University during summer commencement ceremonies
Three local residents graduated from James Madison University as part of Summer 2025 commencement ceremonies held this past August. Aidan Sommer of Providence Forge earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. Charles Acheson, also of Providence Forge, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Arts and Science. Christian Jones of New Kent earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art.
Heritage Public Library teaming with AARP for free tax return preparation program
Heritage Public Library is partnering with the American Association of Retired People (AARP) for free tax return preparation at both the Charles City and New Kent Branch. Starting in Feb. 2026, taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) under $84,000 will have access to computers and software provided by the tax-aid program to prepare their own taxes at the library branches. The initiative will assist community members in preparing and e-filing federal and state tax returns at no cost with assistance from IRS-certified tax counselors. “Filing your own tax return can be a valuable learning experience,” commented Stacey Tromblee, Director…
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New Kent demolishes York in impressive homecoming victory
New Kent was picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the Bay Rivers District. Apparently, the Trojans needed a statement win to show that they weren’t average. Friday night’s homecoming festivities was the moment for the Trojans to shine. Behind quarterback Ben Christian’s three rushing touchdowns and one touchdown via the air, New Kent’s Trojans coasted to a 40-6 victory over the visiting York Falcons during Friday night’s football contest. New Kent struck early in the contest after forcing York to punt the ball. The Trojans marched down the field, capping the drive with Christian’s 11-yard scamper…
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New Kent struggling on court, drops volleyball contest to Lady Islanders
After starting the season undefeated, New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball team has run into a rough patch, dropping two of their last three contests. The visiting Poquoson Lady Islanders wasn’t going to let New Kent’s struggles factor into their performance. New Kent suffered their third defeat in four contests, falling to Poquoson 25-20, 20-25, 23-25, 16-25 in the Oct. 2 contest. After the Lady Trojans won the first set, they found themselves point-to-point in the second frame. Tied at 18 apiece, a service error by New Kent resulted in a point for Poquoson. Two aces by Lady Islander Sierra Morse…
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Two named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland-Global Campus
Two local residents were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maryland Global Campus for the Summer 2025 term. Victoria Fox of Charles City and Tenisha High-Adams of Providence Forge were recognized for their academic success. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 while completing at least six credits.
