NKHS College and Career fair

Local residents awarded scholarships from RCC

Four New Kent residents and one Charles City resident were recognized and awarded scholarships by Rappahannock Community College on Oct. 28. Rachel Cashin, Emily Kuhn, Timothy Mathis, and Kerri Meeks of New Kent, and Stormie Miles of Charles City, were five of the 137 students administered scholarships by Rappahannock Community College’s Education Foundation. Scholarship recipients will use awarded money towards furthering their education in their respective fields. Featured speaker Sherika Charity, coordinator for financial aid and veterans’ affairs, said the scholarships were to show as a “thank you” to those who invested time, effort, and money in helping the college…
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Letter to the Editor: Says Gardner is his choice for New Kent sheriff

My writing today is meant to clear up some confusion that is occurring in New Kent County. In recent letters regarding the sheriff’s election, I have seen such statements such as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “let’s keep things the way they are.” I felt an obligation to inform voters that this is simply not the current scenario for the sheriff’s election. Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr. is retiring and not seeking reelection. We have Chief Deputy J. Joseph McLaughlin Jr. and Captain Charles Gardner from within the sheriff’s office, both whom are seeking election as sheriff….
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“The Spider” to be presented by New Kent Stagehands in November

New Kent Stagehands will present “The Spider” by Fulton Oursler and Lowell Brentano over a two-weekend span in November. Featuring mayhem, murder, and magic, “The Spider” is a murder mystery that involves audience participation. The show opened on Broadway in 1927 and now, local talent is bringing the show to New Kent. The cast is led by Phillip Ramirez, Timothy Mathis, Rick Fowler, Doug Shuler, Elizabth Hodges, Jeffrey Phillips, Jean Hoffer, Chance Hogge, Marty Slaughter, and Steve Russell. Also appearing are Mark Fulcher, Tamika Hathaway, Amy Jo Martin, Martha Martin, Sherry Russell, J.R. Skypeck, Jim Taber, Kristin White, and Grace…
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Letter to the Editor: Says illusion created about New Kent Sheriff’s Office

I am writing because it appears that some people are trying to create an illusion that issues exist within the New Kent Sheriff’s Office. As a 22-year veteran of the department, I am here to clarity that it is only an illusion. Under the leadership of Sheriff F.W. Wakie Howard Jr. and Chief Deputy Joe McLaughlin Jr., the sheriff’s office is one of the most respected law enforcement agencies in the commonwealth of Virginia. The department is also well known throughout the United States and has received many state and national awards. The sheriff’s office is frequently called upon to…
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A resolution for Wakie

HistoryMobile coming to New Kent Nov. 5-7

Virginia’s Civil War HistoryMobile will be rolling into New Kent County for a three-day visit beginning on Thursday, Nov. 5 and concluding Saturday, Nov. 7. The HistoryMobile exhibit, an initiative of Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, will be located in the parking lot of the school board office. It will be opened from 8 am.-3 pm. On Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free to the general public. Other highlights of the exhibit include the 1909 New Kent Historic Courthouse. On Saturday, re-enactor will be present, as well as New Kent…
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Letter to the Editor: Says McLaughlin works well with Quinton Volunteer Fire/EMS

During the past 16 years that I have served in the fire service, I have traveled throughout various states including the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have sat in classes with various law enforcement agencies and have worked alongside them during the time. When I moved to New Kent over three years ago, I started to hear comments made about New Kent Sheriff’s Office wherever I went. Every comment was made in admiration of the office. Through the leadership of Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr. and Chief Deputy J. Joe McLaughlin Jr., they have built an agency of respect and admiration…
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Letter to the Editor: Accomplishments by McLaughin merit vote for NK sheriff

Joe McLaughlin Jr. is well-respected by all of his superiors and subordinates alike. They know he has their back no matter what the situation may be or what they are confronted with. He has been employed with New Kent Sheriff’s Office since June 30, 1981. He has been second command for over 20 years, serving and supervising every position within the sheriff’s office. McLaughlin has a vast of training, certifications, and awards including graduating from Virginia Forensic Academy, DEA Basic Narcotics and Financial Investigations, and both basic and advanced criminal investigation knowledge. He is a master accreditation assessor and has…
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Letter to the Editor: Does not appreciate unauthorized use of name in campaign

I am a life-long resident of Charles City and love my county. I have demonstrated this love for many years by being involved and supporting issues that I believe will benefit the majority of our citizens and not a select few. The recent campaign to build a public library in Charles City is one issue I do not support at this time. However, there has been a letter dated Oct. 12 circulated to the households in Charles City that lists my name as a supporter of the bond referendum for the construction of this library. I was approached by a…
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