New Kent Woman’s Club offering scholarship

New Kent’s Woman’s Club is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior. The scholarship will be awarded to a senior girl at New Kent High School who will graduate as a member of the Class of 2021. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. Applications are available in the high school’s guidance office and should be returned there by Apr. 16.

Bloodworth named to Georgia Southern University’s President’s List

Dorian Bloodworth, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to Georgia Southern University’s President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must accumulate a grade point average of 4.0 while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Letter to the Editor: Thanks New Kent County for a well-organized vaccine clinic

I would like to thank New Kent County Administrator Rodney Hathaway for encouraging residents to register at the New Kent Call Center to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. A vaccine clinic was held at New Kent High School on March 6. The event was extremely well organized and I would like to commend the county staff, New Kent Sheriff’s Office, New Kent Fire Department, health organization staff, and volunteers who worked and made this a successful vaccine. Residents are pleased that New Kent County was proactive in stepping up to host this clinic. Brenda Johnston Five Lakes Civic Association New Kent

Editorial: When does financial compensation outweigh the love of a job?

When does financial compensation outweigh the love of a job? That is a question that is wrestled with every day by several people. In today’s society, happiness at a job is the primary source why someone sticks to it. A prime example of this are teachers in the school system that stay there because they love the children and people they work with. I think we can all agree that teachers are some of the most underpaid fields in the world. And when teachers are unhappy, what do they do? They can leave to go to another district, but will…
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Honoring Charles City’s Sons of the American Revolution

Charles City seeks parent representative for CSA

Charles City’s Child Services Act (CSA) is looking for a volunteer parent representative for the Family Assessment and Planning Team. The position will work hand-in-hand in a variety of areas. If interested, please contact Stephanie Leek, CSA coordinator at 829-9249 or 301-1871.

Volunteers needed to assist with American Red Cross blood drives in New Kent

Volunteers are needed to assist with the American Red Cross blood drive in New Kent County. “Every day, roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed in the United States,” said American Red Cross representative Charles White. “To continue to meet this critical need, the Capital Charter of the American Red Cross is looking for two friendly, customer focused individuals to volunteer at blood drives in New Kent County.” If interested, White can be contacted at charles.white6@redcross.org.

Scholarship created to honor first African-American woman on New Kent County’s School Board

A New Kent woman who was adamant about providing equal opportunities for education is now the namesake of a scholarship through Virginia Commonwealth’s University (VCU) School of Business. Oraphine Watkins Crump was deemed a trailblazer in her pursuit of education for all students. She served as a branch manager of Consolidated Bank and Trust for 25 years. Probably of more notoriety, she was the first African-American woman to serve on New Kent County’s School Board. When Crump retired, her goal was to enhance education and create a scholarship prior to her passing at the age of 96 in June 2020….
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Letter to the Editor: Says there is no justification to impeach former President Donald Trump

If impeachment is unattainable by the democrats, I hear Senator Tim Kaine has proposed that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution should be used against former President Donald Trump. The amendment states that anyone guilty of “insurrection or rebellion” against the United States shall not be eligible to hold an elective office in the United States. Out of fear of Trump, this is their objective. When someone is assumed guilty of a crime of any kind, they must be so charged and brought to trial for such alleged acts. The said person shall be tried before a prosecutor and…
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