Two New Kent schools earn Virginia Purple Star designation

New Kent Middle and New Kent High School have been awarded the Virginia Purple Star Designation for the 2025-26 school year. The prestigious award is presented by the Virginia Council of the Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The award recognizes schools for their outstanding commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. “We are incredibly proud of our staff and students and staff at New Kent High School and New Kent Middle School,” commented New Kent Superintendent of Schools Brian Nichols. “These designations reflect our division’s deep commitment to honoring and supporting the families who serve our nation.” The schools will…
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Two local residents graduate as part of UMD-GC summer class

Two local residents were among Summer 2025 graduates from the University of Maryland-Global Campus. Jennifer Hilton of New Kent graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management. Tenisha High-Admas of Providence Forge earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Science, while also graduating Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.9 or higher).

Letter to the Editor: Appalled by behavior from District Two and District Three leaders in Charles City

The behavior displayed during the October Charles City Board of Supervisors’ meeting was deeply troubling and sent a clear message to residents of District One; we do not mater. Despite having fewer residents and less development pressure, District Two and District Three continue to dominate representation and decision-making across nearly every county commission. It has become apparent that there is a deliberate effort to sideline District One and keep its citizens and its representative uninformed and uninvolved. During the [Oct. 28] meeting, District One’s representative attempted to appoint two new individuals and reappoint another to important committees, only to be…
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Charles City Fallen Officers Memorial

‘Tennis for Me’ in Charles City

New Kent Department of Social Services advise residents of SNAP benefits delay

Due to the federal government shutdown, New Kent County residents who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits may be delayed or not issued for the month of November. The Oct. 1 shutdown has halted federal funding to the SNAP program, meaning states cannot guarantee when or if November benefits will be issued. October benefits were approved before the shutdown and will be sent as scheduled. New Kent County residences are advised to stretch their benefits, focusing on essential, nonperishable foods. If the shutdown ends soon, November benefits may only be slightly delayed. Any new application filed on or after…
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New Kent residents place at Virginia State Fair

A pair of New Kent residents were recognized as winners in a number of categories at the Virginia State Fair. Billy Hott of Lanexa placed first with the best butterbeans at the event and earned a second-place finish in the hay category. Jimmy Talley was selected as the first-place winner with his alfalfa.

Letter to the Editor: Says Anti-Spanberger rant full of misinformation

I am very disillusioned by the recent Letter to the Editor of the anti-Abigail Spanberger ran. The author listed a lot of misinformation, and I wanted to post some facts alongside a rant of my own. Domestic oil production reached an all-time high under President Joe Biden’s Administration. The reduction in 2020 was caused by COVID restrictions put in place. Domestic oil production was limited on federal lands to only existing leases not an actual shutdown of production. In President Donald Trump’s first term, oil production was 9,097 barrels (Feb. 2017), peaked at 12,186 (Jan. 2020), and ended at 11,156…
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Letter to the Editor: Says Spanberger lies and runs a dishonest campaign

The whole country saw prices start to soar when President Joe Biden shut down domestic oil production when he first took office in 2021. Inflation started climbing to reach seven percent, a 40-year high. Now, Abigail Spanberger runs ads saying President Donald Trump caused the inflation. Inflation under Trump has compiled to less than three percent per month. Spanberger says her opponent is dishonest by running ads accusing her of supporting men competing in girls’ sports and men in girls’ locker rooms. Spanberger lied when she accused Trump of causing inflation, and she lied when she insinuated that she did…
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Success at Virginia State Fair