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News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 6, 2026

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Charles City High School Class of 2025 Salutatorian: India Harris

By Andre Jones | May 31, 2025 11:19 am

India Harris is salutatorian of Charles City High School’s Class of 2025 with a grade-point average of 3.6. She is a member of the National Honor Society, served as Battalion Commander for Charles City High School’s JROTC Corp of Cadets, member of the Youth Advisory Board, President of the Senior Class, and student liaison to the Charles City School Board. India has enlisted into the United States Air Force and will also be pursuing a career in health care. She is the daughter of Russell and Sherika Harris.

Charles City High School Class of 2025 Scholarships and Awards

By Community Member | May 31, 2025 11:02 am

Olivia Adkins- W.O. Whitehead Memorial, William Woodley. Terrell Crawley- Earl Scott Memorial, GRASP, Charles City Public Schools Class of 1967, Janet C. Crawley, Ruthville High School Class of 1963, Charles City NAACP. Kayla Davis-Moore- Pell Grant, Charles City Educational Foundation, Charles City NAACP. India Harris- William Woodley. Taniyah Williams- Pell Grant, State Grants, Charles City/Ruthville High School Alumni Association.

Charles City High School Class of 2025

By Community Member | May 31, 2025 11:00 am

Olivia Adkins Rajveer Ahluwalia Sherod Barnes Antony Chavez Terrell Crawley Olivia Crump Dana Daniels Kayla Davis-Moore Brandon Foster Messiyah Greene India Harris Shivawn Harris Shane Jones Noah King Kayley Lynch Samuel Nickerson Nic Rose Gavin Stewart Wyatt Voitlein Taniyah Williams

NKHS DECA makes history

By Community Member | May 31, 2025 10:49 am

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma announces scholarship recipients

By Community Member | May 27, 2025 9:08 pm

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma has announced several award winners as part of their annual scholarship process. New Kent High School senior Delaney Sherman was selected as the $3,000 recipient of the Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma grant. Delaney will be attending Radford University and plans to major in nursing. Five technical scholarships were also awarded to New Kent High School seniors by the organization this year. Gloria Shin received a $3,000 scholarship and will attend Virginia Commonwealth University. Makenna Williams, Cambell Coyle, Hannah Couch, and Emily Clair Ward will also receive awards in the amount of $1,000 each. Coyle…
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Samuels’ seat belt safety donation

By Noah Kennedy | May 24, 2025 2:00 pm

Daniel graduates with Bachelor degree from Radford University

By Community Member | May 24, 2025 1:54 pm

Mark Daniel, a resident of Quinton, graduated from Radford University as part of May 10 commencement ceremonies. Daniel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the university.

Milby named to Honor List at Cedarville University

By Community Member | May 24, 2025 1:51 pm

Hannah Milby, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for the Spring 2025 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must take at least 12 credit hours while obtaining a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

New Kent Parks and Recreation participating in ‘Play All Day VA’ on June 20

By Community Member | May 24, 2025 1:47 pm

New Kent Parks and Recreation will once again take part in the Play All Day VA on June 20. Organized by the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, Play All Day VA aims to promoted the importance of playing for all ages, abilities, and interests through local parks and free or discounted recreational programming. Community members are encouraged to participate in opportunities provided by New Kent Parks and Recreation offerings. Activities include taking a selfie at one of the local parks and using the hashtag #NewKentPADVA, enjoying a family picnic at Pine Fork Park or Quinton Park, taking a walk on…
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St. Peter’s Parish awards scholarships

By Community Member | May 20, 2025 11:15 pm
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