Owens named to Longwood University’s Dean’s List

Savannah Owens, a 2015 graduate of New Kent High School, was named to Longwood University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Hunt earns Dean’s List recognition at Virginia Tech

Harrison Hunt, the Salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2018, was named to Virginia Tech’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Editorial: Why I chose to speak at Charles City School Board’s budget public hearing

As a reporter/writer/editor of a local community, my goal is to provide unbiased coverage on the news that effects Charles City and New Kent County. Sometimes, that becomes difficult as there are issues that impact me as a citizen. When those take place, I take a step back and allow others to write the story so that the reporting is fair and equal. That was the case and a reason why I spoke at Charles City School Board’s budget hearing Tuesday night. While I was the only speaker at the meeting, my heart had been tugging for me to say…
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Youth award available from Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma is pleased to announce through fundraisers, the organization will sponsor a $150 Youth Service Award to a New Kent student. The award is to recognize a youth in the community that exemplifies leadership and community service. To be eligible, a student must be a resident of New Kent and recognized for outstanding performance in the areas of volunteer community service and school-required service activities. Applications are available at each of the New Kent schools’ guidance offices, or by calling Brenda Johnston at 932-9423. Applications are due by Mar. 1.

Letter to the Editor: Wants to expand FeedMore services in Charles City

Charles City County has the most amazing communities of people that move mountains. I’ve witnessed folks coming together to donate food over the years to help feed our children on weekends and school breaks. I’ve seen young and old volunteers alike set up emergency food distribution once a month in the parking lot of St. John Baptist Church in the rain, cold, and exhausting heat. FeedMore graciously provides much needed food and has offered to help us expand to another location. Help is needed to start a permanent food pantry in Charles City. A climate-controlled atmosphere is needed to offer…
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Editorial: Be patient when things don’t go your way exactly

Let’s be honest with one another; we all want the best things out of life. We want to be self-sufficient, independent, have families, and prove that we can stand on our own two feet. But let’s be honest again; it will take time and it may never happen. I’m not saying this to discourage anyone. I’m saying that patience is needed in order to achieve all the goals you want to achieve. If you want to become a doctor, it will take years of study, clinicals, and tests just to even become certified as one. And even then, you’d still…
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Yoga program celebrates four years in Charles City

Gregory obtains Dean’s List at Virginia Tech

Lauren Gregory, a 2015 graduate of New Kent High School, was named to Virginia Tech’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Providence Forge Ruritan scholarships now available

Providence Forge Ruritan Club is now accepting applications for scholarships for the upcoming graduation class of 2019. The organization is offering five $1,000 scholarships. TO be eligible, the student must be a resident of New Kent, and must be classified as a senior in a Virginia public, private, or home school. Financial need, scholarship, participation in extracurricular activities, and community service are considered when scholarships are awarded. Scholarships will be accepted until April 24 and are available in New Kent High School’s guidance office.. For more information, visit http://www.newkent.net/ruritan.html or call Bob Jeremiah at (757) 876-5434.

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