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Blue Knights donation bringing speaker to New Kent High School

Reptile World visits New Kent Elementary

Family Art Night

Smith honored as 2015 business star

Jackie Smith, president of New Kent Coatings Inc., received the nation’s premier award for excellence among women’s business enterprises (WBE) bestowed by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) during its Salute to Women’s Business Enterprises on March 19. The annual gala convened with more than 1,500 corporate and government executives, WBEs, and members of the WBENC’s Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs). “I am honored to receive this award and grateful for all of the support I have received from the WPEO-DC, WBENC, my team, customers, friends, and family,” Smith said in a press release. Smith was recognized for her business…
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‘The Creek Crew’

Another New Kent lottery winner

Senior Connections celebrates National Volunteer Week

Senior Connections, serving residents ages 55 and older both in Charles City and New Kent, will celebrate National Volunteer Week on Apr. 12-18. “We commend the generosity and spirit of our volunteers who share their time and talent to make the community a better place to live whether helping an older adult balance a checkbook, explaining Medicare benefits, mentoring a child, or helping visitors at local museums,” said Senior Connections executive director Thelma Bland Watson. “Volunteers are valuable resources and we offer volunteer opportunities for all ages, especially for individuals age 55 and older.” Senior Connections sponsors many programs and…
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USDA finalizes procedures for sorghum referendum

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing procedures for the upcoming referendum regarding the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program. The Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order requires that a referendum be conducted no later than seven years after the start of assessments, which began on July 1, 2008. For the program to continue, a majority of those voting must favor continuation of the order. USDA will conduct the referendum beginning Mar. 23 and conclude on Apr. 21 at county USDA Farm Service Agency offices. Ballots may be obtained in person, by mail, or facsimile at county FSA…
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‘The Calico Tiger’ to be presented by NK Stagehands on Apr. 25-26

New Kent Stagehands will present “The Calico Tiger” written by Christian B. Garrison during a two-day event beginning Saturday, April 25 and concluding Sunday, April 26. The one-act children’s play will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a 3 p.m. performance on Sunday. All shows are scheduled to take place at New Kent Middle School. The cast features a number of New Kent residents with the show being under the director of Martha Martin. Cast and crew will meet and greet the audience after the show with a lemonade and cookie reception. Tickets are…
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