Mills named to Dean’s List at University of Utah

Lexi Mills, a 2019 graduate of New Kent High School, was named to the University of Utah’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 graded credit hours.

Editorial: School systems are doing their best to please all parties

It’s 2021 and we are still dealing with the fallout from 2020 and COVID-19. I’m often asked what my opinion is about how things are being addressed in both Charles City and New Kent County. I am questioned about if I will take the vaccine, what do I think about virtual school, what do you think about sports, and so many things. I’ve been relatively reserved on the subject, but I thought about what I want to say and how to say it. First, I think both counties are doing their best to respond the proper way when it comes…
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Silver Scout Award

Benjamin Harrison Bridge closing overnight on Jan. 15

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects Charles City and Prince George County will be closed overnight on Friday, Jan. 15. The bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 12-4 a.m. for aerial cable installation. Motorists traveling to the Hampton Roads area are advised to use the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry as an alternate route. Motorists who are traveling to the Prince George/Hopewell area are to take Route 5 west (John Tyler Memorial Highway) to Interstate 295 and travel southbound and use Exit 15A and travel eastbound on Route 10. Motorists traveling from Prince George/Hopewell are to take Route 10 westbound…
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Heldmann completes studies at Coastal Carolina

James Heldmann, of Quinton, graduated from Coastal Carolina University on Dec. 11 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Heldmann graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.98 GPA from the Honors College. He was also recognized with the Outstanding Scholar Award for being named to the President’s or Dean’s List every semester.

Editorial: Following through on your resolutions for 2021

This is a new year and that means everyone needs to bring a few things to make it feel that way. The first thing everyone needs to do is make sure that they have a resolution and take it seriously. We make these resolutions and many people never follow through with them. Following through not only shows inner discipline, but it also shows that we as individuals can continue to grow through not only our goals, but our professional lives as well. Many times, we can make it through a week or two of our resolutions. Afterwards, we tend to…
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100th birthday celebration

‘Green vs. County School Board of New Kent’ historic marker unveiled

‘Grab-and-Go’ meals to continue at New Kent schools

‘Grab and Go’ meals for all New Kent County Public School students will still be available until the end of June 2021. Meals will be available for pick-up at George Watkins Elementary School on Tuesdays, from 3-5 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8-10 a.m. New Kent Middle School will serve meals on Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., and Wednesday, 8-10 a.m. Meals are prepackaged and can be eaten cold or warmed in a microwave office. If a parent/child is unavailable to pick up meals, please contact Leslie Smith at 966-8508 or lsmith@nkcps.k12.va.us.

Editorial: Let’s get it done in 2021

The year 2020 was filled with so many ups and downs. The bad moments seemed to outweigh the good moments for so many people. I am here to tell you no matter what your beliefs are, going into 2021 we have to stick together to make this right again. We are Americans who have strong bloodlines of people from many backgrounds who have fought and clawed to make this country what it is. I understand the optimism going into 2021. I understand that many are just feeling completely hopeless. This is understandable, however, we are a county that cannot let…
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