Two residents among Summer 2024 graduates from James Madison University

Two local residents completed studies at James Madison University as part of Summer 2024 commencement exercises that took place in August. Amy Da Silva of Providence Forge graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, and Trevor West of Quinton earned his Bachelor of Science degree in General Psychology.

Donation to New Kent High School Navy JROTC program

Little Free Food Pantry in Quinton

Welding classroom opens in New Kent

New DARE instructor

Jammin’ at the New Kent County Fair

Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-wow is Sept. 28-29

The 72nd rendition of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is returning to the Charles City County. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 71st annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at…
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New Kent County Airport awarded $13,696 for easement acquisition

The Virginia Aviation Board announced that it will be awarding funds to New Kent County Airport as part of its annual designation to aviation projects. New Kent County’s Airport received $13,696 for easement acquisition and services. The easement acquisition is phase two of a project for the airport’s expansion of the runway. In total, the Virginia Aviation Board awarded $9.58 million to 19 airports across Virginia.

Karaffa named to Dean’s List at Wilson College

Nathan Karaffa, a resident of Quinton, was named to the Dean’s List at Wilson College for the Spring 2024 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

‘Back-to-School’ fair in Charles City