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.

Donation by Providence Forge Ruritans

Habitat for Humanity speaks to New Kent Rotary

Historical markers in Charles City, New Kent recognized as part of 400th anniversary

The James Lafayette Historical Highway Marker in New Kent and the Lott Cary Birthplace Historical Marker in Charles City were among 35 markers that received a special designation from the 2019 Commemoration of American Evolution. The markers are part of the Virginia History Trails and are being recognized as part of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s 400th anniversary.

Local students earn Dean’s List honors from College of William and Mary

Several local students earned accolades and were named to the College of William and Mary’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. Paul Morrison of Barhamsville, Mathew Meinhofer of Lanexa, Justin Mitchell of New Kent, and Yvonne Sanchez and Jonah Sweeney, both of Providence Forge, earned the academic recognition from the college. In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a person must be a full-time student taking at least 12 credit hours and accumulate a quality-point average of 3.6 or better.

Editorial: Bridging generational gaps to form a better society

How do we get different generations to interact with each other in a civilized matter? That has been one of the hardest questions that has been plaguing society for the longest time. With each death in life, there is a birth of a new child. With each passing hour of the clock, there is a moment for us to prepare for and a moment that has past us. In conversations, there is dialogue that differentiates from person to person depending on their age. For example, when I hear “old school” music, I am thinking 1950s to 1960s. When a new…
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10th annual New Kent Elementary School Talent Show

Winter homecoming at Charles City High School

New Kent Rotary makes $9,000 donations

Editorial: Time to speak up during budget season

It’s budget season again. As schools and governments ramp up their proposals for 2019-20, it is imperative that as citizens we use our voices to speak out on the issues that we want to see addressed. While the counties and school systems have obligations they must fulfill, there will be funds to support what citizens wish to see. For some citizens, it may be the addition of programs for older adults. For others, it may be the desire to see facilities upgraded. No matter the cause, it is up to us to weigh in on those type of decisions. The…
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