Triad’s Spring Fling

YADAPP staying on track

New Kent County Fair scheduled for Aug. 11-13

The 46th annual New Kent County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 11-13 at New Kent High School. Applications and information for vendors and sponsors are currently being accepted. Girls ages 5-22 are eligible to participate in the fair pageant that will take place on the Thursday and Friday of the week, with the queen being awarded a college scholarship. Saturday activities include a car show, magician Steve Kish, juggler Jesse Joyner, balloon artists and more. Exhibit listings are available on the website www.newkentcountyfair.com. Applications for the pageant fair as well as information on becoming a vendor are also available on…
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Return of the Envirothon

New Kent residents graduate from Grantham University

Local residents of New Kent County recently completed online classes from Grantham University, earning a variety of degrees as part of the March graduates list. Mark Raisner of Lanexa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. David Brakebill and Linda Sawlsville, both of Providence Forge, also earned degrees. Brakebill received his Masters of Science in Information Management with an emphasis in Project Management, while Sawlsville earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Management. Quinton residents Patricia Brown and Harold Miller earned dual degrees as part of the university’s graduation list. Brown earned both an Associates and Bachelor…
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Peace speaks to New Kent Chamber

Scholarship available through Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma

The Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma is pleased to announce that the organization will be offering a $1,500 scholarship grant to a New Kent High School senior pursuing a college education. To be eligible for the Scholarship Grant Award, a high school senior can apply for the scholarship grant. The scholarship is based on financial/special needs, transcript of grades, future education, and community work/leadership. The student selected will compete for an additional $1,000 scholarship grant through LaSertoma International. The deadline date for receipt of scholarship applications is May 2. Applications for the scholarship grant are available at the New Kent…
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Septic pump-out program available in Charles City

Charles City County has received an $10,000 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Implementation Grant to implement a Septic Tank Pump-out Program. Granted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ), the program will pump out at least 38 septic tanks belonging to eligible individuals. Eligibility requirements include gross household income at or below 80 percent of area median income adjusted for family size, own the home where the tank is to be pumped, no previous grant funds for pumping out the system within the past five years, and the septic system must be located in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act area….
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Eggs up for grab

Working towards the Eagle Scout promotion