Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma offering two $3,000 scholarships

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Club is offering two scholarship grants to graduating students of New Kent High School. A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a New Kent High School Senior pursuing a college education at either a community college or four-year institution. Another $3,000 will be awarded to a New Kent High School senior enrolled in a technical, nursing, or culinary arts field through Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center. To be eligible for the scholarship, a high school senior must reside in New Kent County, and attend New Kent High School, Code RVA, Maggie Walker Governor’s School,…
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Golden girl: Torrence earns trip to Hollywood on American Idol

New Kent native Grayson Torrence is seeing lots of stars, especially in Hollywood. Torrence’s journey to success has landed her a “Golden Ticket” on the hit reality show “American Idol.” The Golden Ticket allows the New Kent native to participate in Hollywood in front of a live audience with an opportunity to be named as the next “American Idol.” The 21-year old gymnastics instructor sang “Fall in Line” by Christina Aguilera during her audition. Judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Carrie Underwood gave her a standing ovation, with Bryan saying that it was her favorite performance of the night. Audiences…
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Karaffa named as scholar athlete by United East Conference

Nathan Karaffa, a resident of Quinton, has been named as a Scholar Athlete by the United East Conference for the Fall 2024 semester. Karaffa was one of 63 students recognized for his academic achievements while participating as a member of the Wilson College Phoenix. In order to earn the honor, a student-athlete must have competed in a fall conference-sponsored sport and maintain a grade-point average of 3.2 or higher.

Senior citizens engaging in healthy activities

Trauma kits donated to Charles City Sheriff’s Office

Vick sisters earn academic accolades at respective universities

A pair of New Kent sisters were named to their respective college’s academic lists for the Fall 2024 semester. Lucy Vick was named to the Dean’s List at Christopher Newport University. To be recognized for the honor, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or better while being enrolled full-time. Lauren Vick was named to the President’s List at Longwood University. In order to earn the honor, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of 4.0.

Patrick Henry’s Demand reenactment to take place in New Kent

The 250th anniversary reenactment of Patrick Henry’s Demand to the British will take place in New Kent. The event will commemorate Patrick Henry, who led a volunteer militia on May 2-4, 1775, from Hanover to Williamsburg to demand royal Governor Lord Dunmore the return of gunpowder taken from the powder magazine in the middle of Williamsburg in April 1775. The event will begin on May 2, 7 p.m., with a talk of the Spring of 1775 by Mike Cecere in the New Kent Boardroom. On Saturday and Sunday, encampments will open at New Kent Ordinary at 10 a.m., with the…
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Three Quinton residents named to Dean’s List at Radford University

Three Quinton residents were named to the Dean’s List at Radford University for the Fall 2024 semester. Max Bredehoft, Mark Daniel, and Aiden Melton were all recognized for their academic achievements. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

QCV kindness at Charles City Elementary

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma offering $200 Youth Service Award

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma is pleased to announce that the organization will sponsor a $200 Youth Service Award to a New Kent student. The award is to recognize a youth in New Kent County 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 and must be returned there by Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025.