Local students earn academic recognition from Southern New Hampshire University

Local students were recognized by Southern New Hampshire University for their academic success during the Fall 2025 semester. Kyle McCuistion and Joseph Hampton, both of Providence Forge, Mya Jones-Pogrebneak of Quinton, and Natalie Johnston of New Kent, earned high academic honors and were named to the President’s List. Carl Gardner and Deidra Otey, both of Providence Forge, were named to the Dean’s List during the fall term. To be recognized on the President’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In order to be named to the Dean’s…
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Milby recognized for academic achievement at Cedarville University

New Kent resident Hannah Milby was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for the Fall 2025 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must obtain a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Charles City Volunteer Fire and EMS receives $10,000 grant

Charles City Volunteer Fire and EMS received a grant from State Farm to assist with purchasing much-needed equipment. State Farm made a $10,000 donation to the department through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. In collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), Charles City Volunteer Fire and EMS was one of 150 volunteer fire departments to receive the grant. “This grant came at the perfect time, allowing us to add some much-needed safety equipment, purchase critical lifesaving EMS supplies, and replace damaged and outdated equipment and PPE,” commented Charles City Volunteer Fire and EMS Chief Spencer Tuftee….
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Leonard chosen as New Kent Public Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’

New Kent County Public schools announced their 2027 Teachers of the Year, with George Watkins Elementary School teacher Amy Leonard being recognized as the Division Teacher of the Year. Leonard, a second-grade teacher at George Watkins Elementary School, has more than 31 schools of service to New Kent County Public Schools. She has inspired generations of students through her patient, kind, and inclusive approach to teaching. Leonard was praised by her peers for being an invaluable leader with the school community, a mentor to new teachers, and a collaborative partner who consistently elevates instructional practice. “Ms. Leonard embodied the very…
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Charles City Public Schools announce full accreditation

Charles City County Public Schools have announced that it is now fully accredited. The announcement came at Tuesday night’s school board meeting from Charles City Superintendent of Schools Katina Otey. Otey commented the under the new metrics along with the school’s steps to improve, the new measure of success will allow families and educators to understand how schools are performing. It is the first time in nearly five years that both Charles City Elementary School and Charles City High School have met the metric for full accreditation.

2025 Charles City Christmas Parade

Stewart appointed to Board of Veteran Services

New Kent District 5 Supervisor Jordan Stewart has been appointed to the Board of Veteran Services. Stewart was appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the board that advises and makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Veterans Services. Matters that may arise include investigating issues related to the provision of care and services to veterans, develop recommendations for policies and procedures related to the efficient and effective delivery of the services provided by the Department of Veteran Services, and establish policies related to the coordinated delivery of veteran services in consultations with agencies, entities, and organizations that include counties,…
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Kip Kephart Citizenship Award recipients

New Kent County Public Schools earn On Track, Distinguished designations under new performance framework

New Kent County Public Schools announced that each school in the division has earned an On Track or a Distinguished designation under Virginia’s new School Performance Framework. George Watkins Elementary, Quinton Elementary, and New Kent High School were among schools recognized for being distinguished. New Kent Elementary and New Kent Middle School were recognized as schools On Track. The achievement demonstrates the school district’s commitment to continuous improvement, as the district as a whole improved from 34th to ninth overall in the past four years in statewide Standards of Learning (SOL) testing. All five schools in New Kent are fully…
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VHSL State Runners-up in Theatre