🌱 How did New Kent’s Lady Trojans keep their perfect season alive?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did New Kent’s Lady Trojans keep their perfect season alive?
- How New Kent deputies helped kids turn $250 into Christmas magic
Also on today's calendar: A Very Merry Holiday Tea (ages 2+) and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Colder; a bit of morning snow, with a high of 36 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 36, low: 22.
- Tuesday: Not as cold with sunshine, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lady Trojans keep record unblemished with victory over Smithfield - (nkccnews.com) — New Kent’s Lady Trojans basketball team stayed undefeated with a dominant 62-43 home win over Smithfield, powered by strong full-court pressure and hot three-point shooting. Coach James Montgomery praised the team’s defensive consistency and program growth, while several players hit double figures to notch the squad’s third straight double-digit victory. 
• Officers and deputies help 125 kids shop for Christmas gifts: 'It's really fun' (wtvr.com) — New Kent students and Sheriff’s deputies joined Henrico partners for a Cops and Kids Christmas shopping day, giving each child $250 for essentials and family gifts. The program, held at Sandston Moose Lodge and a Nine Mile Road Walmart, aims to support local families in need while building positive relationships between New Kent law enforcement and area children.
📸 Around New Kent
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Talleysville Trivia — New Kent Winery
New Kent Winery & Talleysville Brewing Company, 8400 Old Church Rd, New Kent
6:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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December 15, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
New Kent County, VA Calendar , County Administration Building 12007 Courthouse Circle , New Kent
6:30 pm -
Board of Supervisors Joint Work Session with the Economic Development Authority
New Kent County, VA Calendar New Kent, VA 23124
8:30 am -
Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting
New Kent County, VA Calendar , 7324 Vineyards Parkway , New Kent
8:30 am -
A Very Merry Holiday Tea (ages 2+)
Pink Confetti Co. , 12101 New Kent Hwy , New Kent
10:30 am -
Dueling Pianos
Colonial Downs Racetrack , 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy , New Kent
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Jingle Bell Jog
Indian Fields Tavern , 9220 John Tyler Memorial Hwy , Charles City
9:00 am -
Touchdowns Never Tasted So Good! @ Colonial Downs — Visit New Kent
Colonial Downs Racetrack , 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy , New Kent
10:00 am -
Santa Appearance
Indian Fields Tavern , 9220 John Tyler Memorial Hwy , Charles City
1:00 pm -
Live Music: Whiskey Bizness
New Kent Winery & Talleysville Brewing Company , 8400 Old Church Rd , New Kent
2:00 pm -
King William Cavaliers vs Windsor Dukes
King William High School , 80 Cavalier Dr , King William
5:30 pm -
Teen Advisory Council
West Point Branch Library , 433 12th St , West Point
6:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Kent County Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Boys Soccer Coach in New Kent. Apply here.
- Henrico County Virginia posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year in Sandston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Kent here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mechanicsville
- Person killed in Mechanicsville wreck, deputies say (wtvr.com)
- Henrico Police investigating shooting that injured two people (12onyourside.com)
- 65% chance of precipitation (6amcity.com)
Williamsburg
- Creating a Hallmark experience: Williamsburg nonprofit works to promote a vibrant city (pilotonline.com)
- Public menorah will light up Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday (pilotonline.com)
- Williamsburg leaders approve second phase for new downtown library (pilotonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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