New Kent Rotary speaker

New Kent Public Schools Second Quarter Honor Roll 2018-2019

George Watkins Elementary School Grade 3- All A’s: Cadee Bennett, Vincent Bohardt, Caleb Chandler, Logan Cramer, William Ferrell, Noelle Friedriszik, Emily Garcia Recinos, Owen John, Ethan Johnson, Sebastian Lavini, Rayne Otey, Carli Robertson, Carter Roy, Braxton Rudd, Serenity Seay, Aubrey Shipp, Josiah Soult, Clara Wigley, Lillianna Wood. A/B Honor Roll: Georgia Ancarrow, Kaylee Bickett, Ava Brandon, Lauren Bratcher, Colton Brewer, Danica Brewster, Jackson Brooks, Lilly Brown, Kaylee Campbell, Audrey Carlison, Sierra Carter, Davis Chandler, Ava Cook, Bella Del Monico-Page, Faith DeVoss, Gabriella Dongieux, Zoe Doucet, Haliah Douglas, Lilith Feaatherson, Olivia Fox, Charles Galbraith II, Bella Gordon, Summer Greiner, Annison Habib,…
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New Kent Junior BETA clubs garner wins at state level

Junior BETA clubs from New Kent Elementary School and New Kent Middle School emerged as state winners at the Junior BETA convention in Hampton this past weekend. The winners will be heading to Oklahoma City in June for national competition. New Kent Elementary School garnered four first place victories from Erin Finnegan (painting), Landon Evans (science), Tobey Davis (social studies- fourth grade), and Rylan Horne (social studies- fifth grade). Other top three finishers were Camden Nogueras (second place- fifth grade math), Noah Barnett (third place- fourth grade math), and Chandler Ashley (third place- language arts). Other NKES students heading to…
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Iona W. Adkins Courthouse

VPE Capital Day 2019

Letter to the Editor: Desires warning lights at railroad crossing in Lanexa

In light of recent train accidents off Rockahock Road, I was going to Walker’s Dam Grill on Valentine’s Day. As I approached the railroad crossing, I looked both ways and noticed lights coming from the east. It was very hard to see how far down the tracks the train was located since it was so dark, so I waited a few minutes. The person behind me got out of his truck and asked me what I was waiting for. I told him a train was coming and I didn’t want to be like the truck that got hit recently by…
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Charles City Public Schools Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2018-2019

Charles City Elementary School Grade 3- All A’s: Brooke Richardson, Carter Sheridan, Issayah Snead, Portia Tyler, Riley Waldron. A/B Honor Roll: Peyton Adkins, Christopher Barbour, Mariah Black, Isaac Blanks, Dalaija Cotman, Bradley Fitzgerald, Eric Moody, Jewel Otey, Sebastian Peck, Carter Sheridan, Annalee Steffen. Grade 4- All A’s: Charlie Fetter, Kylea New, Quinton Tyler. Grade 5- A/B Honor Roll: Graycie Babb, Damian Barnes, Nina Cannada, Jaylen Hayes, Karley Jasper, Taylor Nichols. Grade 6- All A’s: Olivia Adkins, Nyhakiyah Cotman, Terrell Crawley, Shivawn Harris. A/B Honor Roll: Riley Adkins, Sherod Barnes, Robert Bozard, Byron Chandler, Dana Daniels, Aleigh English, Noah Flippo, Phoebe…
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Editorial: Using common sense to prevent criminal activity

My editorial today will be focused on a simple topic that needs to be talked about; using common sense to prevent criminal activity. I decided to choose this topic because of posts and messages issued by New Kent Sheriff’s Office. Recently, there have been a rash of thefts from vehicles in subdivisions in New Kent. Most of these thefts come from vehicles that are unlocked. I understand there are several reasons people leave their vehicle unlock at their home because it’s supposed to be a safe haven. But honestly, I don’t see why people don’t lock their doors of their…
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‘Bucketeers’ tour

Canaday represents at General Assembly