Retiring from New Kent Schools in 2018

Bike ride by Charles City educators and deputies

New Kent students at CBGS win science competition

Five local residents complete studies at College of William and Mary

Five local students were awarded degrees from the College of William and Mary during May commencement ceremonies. Quinton residents Gabriel Binshtok and Ashleigh Stroube and New Kent resident Charlotte Green all earned undergraduate degrees. Green and Stroube earned Bachelor of Science degrees while Binshtok earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Judy Adkins and Benjamin Johnson, both of Providence Forge, were recipients of graduate degrees. Adkins earned a Masters of Arts in Education while Johnson graduated with a Masters in Business Administration.

Celebration and impact from Green v. New Kent County School Board historical case lives on

In the 1960s, America was plagued with the inability to understand racial equality. After laws were passed for desegregation, there was hope that equality could be built towards progression. Instead, regression happened despite the Brown v. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court Case being the start of what was supposed to be a movement to equality. But a fight by the Rev. Dr. Calvin Green to desegregate New Kent County schools in the late 1960s was a turning point in American history. That fight was honored during a month-long celebration that concluded on May 27 in New Kent High School….
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Editorial: Take advantage of the plethora of scholarships

As graduation season approaches, the Class of 2018 are making decisions on what to do with their post-commencement life while some parents are focused on what they have to do to prepare his/her child for a post-secondary education (if they choose to go that route). There are things that the graduate can do to assist this and that is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Scholarships are plentiful this time of year and there are many available. Students have had opportunities to apply for this free and financial support even before they started their senior year. As the…
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Local students earn Dean’s List recognition at College of William and Mary

Several local residents have been named to the College of William and Mary’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Jonah Sweeney and Yvonne Sanchez, both of Providence Forge, Justin Mitchell of New Kent, and Paul Morrison of Barhamsville, earned the academic accolades for this past semester. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6, take at least 12 credit hours, and enrolled as a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student.

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Editorial: Approach New Kent’s town hall meeting with the mindset of a juror

As New Kent’s town hall approaches Thursday night (May 24), those in attendance should be in the mindset as if they are being questioned as a potential juror for a trial. Now, a lot of people just paused when they read that statement and questioned how what I just said has anything to do with a town hall revolving around Colonial Downs reopening and the possibility of a casino coming to New Kent. Well, let me give you a brief yet thorough explanation. During the jury selection process, the judge will ask potential jurors if they have seen or read…
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First ‘State Banquet’