Meinhofer named to Shepherd University’s Dean List

Mathew Meinhofer, a native of Lanexa, was named to Shepherd University’s Dean List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s Least, a student must maintain a 3.4 grade point average while taking at least 15 hours of coursework. Shepherd University is a public liberal arts university located in West Virginia.

Davis earns Master’s degree from VCU

W.R. “Trey” Davis III, a 2004 graduate of New Kent High School, will graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University on May 14 with a Master’s of Business Administration. Davis earned undergraduate degrees from Virginia Tech. There, he double-majored, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources. Davis has been employed by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation since 2008. He works as a lobbyist, specializing in representing farmers and landowners before the General Assembly and regulatory agencies. Davis is the son of Ellen Davis and W.R. “Ray” Davis Jr. of Eltham.

Two Providence Forge residents to graduate from John Tyler Community College

Two residents of Providence Forge will graduate from John Tyler Community College this upcoming Friday (May 13) at the college’s Midlothian campus. Michael Doan and Casey Rapalee will be among 1,200 students receiving their degree or certificate as the ceremony kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Doan will be receiving an Associated of Applied Sciences degree in the field of criminal justice. His specialization will focus on homeland security. Casey Rapalee has earned an Associate of Science Degree with a concentration in business administration.

Charles City Public Schools Third Quarter Honor Rolls 2015-16

Charles City Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten- All A’s: Kennedi Adkins, Eryn Brown, Xzavien Greene, Cade Jenkins, Braylon Jones, Niajah Jones, Logan Jones, Aalaya King, Vyktorya Otey, Hunter Perretta, Ja’Mya Robinson. A/B Honor Roll: Braelyn Chavis, Samuel Clark, Sophia Crump, Jordyn Holloman, JaMesha Paige, Preston Richardson, Bryce Smith, Annabella Young. Citizenship: Samuel Clark, Logan Jones, Vyktorya Otey, Serenity Woodley. Kindergarten- All A’s: Peyton Adkins, Isaac Blanks, Dalaija Cotman, Riley Coiner, Rayne Otey, Brooke Richardson, Annalee Steffen, Jalayah Smith, Portia Tyler. A/B Honor Roll: Brendan Babb, Christopher Barbour, Greyson Bartscher, Marquis Benford, Mariah Black, Jayden Carter, Jazmine Crewe, Bradley Fizgerald, Michael Florakis, Amelia…
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Hero-New Kent Strong winners

George Watkins Elementary winners: Essay- 1. Maggie Winters, 2. Charity Timberlake, 3. Cianna Fults; Banner- 1. Daphne Wray, Anna Tillet, 2. Hayley Marable, 3. Abbie Kegley; 2D Art/Poster- 1. Ryan Griffith, 2. Reagan Wilson, 3. Caleb Marable; Video- 1. Abbey Felts, 2. Caroline Frame, Abigail Cave, 3. Sophie Mainwaring, Heather Lang; Door (teachers)- 1. Courtney Madison, 2. Sarah Berry, 3. Jennifer Rounds. New Kent Elementary: Essay- 1. Rylie Sherman; 2d Art/Poster- 1. Brenden Hall, 2. Jordan Smith, 3. Yashaya Roundtree El; Video- 1. Sadie Dobson, Kiersten Otey, Brie Otey; Door (teachers)- Susan Cashin, 2. Jennifer Gardner, 3. Cathy Bruner. New…
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New Kent Public Schools Third Quarter Honor Rolls 2015-16

New Kent Elementary School Grade 2- All A’s: Lillith Ballantine, Joshua Baum, Caleb Blakenship, Max Burmeister, Victoria Carey, Rylan Horne, Quinton Jackson, Landon Jones, Zoe Klein, Alyssa Lacy, Daniel Lindsey, Maggie Marshall, Jack McCoy, Cheyanne Oakes, Rylie Sherman, Collin Smolnik, Jonah Sorrell, Noah Warren, Herbert Wathan III, Madelyn White. A/B Honor Roll: Lillian Bailey, Michael Barder II, Kaylee Beamon, Jeffery Berry, Sage Brocious, Amarrion Brown, Cole Carter, Brandon Crooms, Eric Dean, Emerson Dodson, Erin Fnnegan, Daltan Frederick, Kyla Garrison, John Gentile, Ah’Vaiah Goodsky, Taylor Grubb, Eric Heath Jr., Liam Holloway, Caleb Holmes, Jayla Holmes, Ariana Jackson, Ericka Jackson, Colton Johns,…
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Earning the highest honor

Donation to New Kent Chamber

Charles City voters reminded of deadlines for local elections

The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. Dual Democratic/Republic Primary, Fourth Congressional District Election is being held on Tuesday, June 14, in Charles City. In order to vote, you must be registered by May 23, 5 p.m. The General Registrar’s Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on May 23) and will be open on Saturday, June 11 for the convenience of registered voters who may need to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications must be received by June 7, 5…
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Carr named New Kent Teacher of the Year