Dual enrollment students participate in New Kent health fair

Dual enrollment students from Rappahannock Community College who currently attend Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center in New Kent recently participated in a health fair at New Kent’s Health and Human Services Department on Mar. 9. Nursing students received hands-on opportunities to work with patients as part of the program. Activities conducted included measuring blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, and respiratory rate. Students also provided written results to patients as part of the nursing aide program. Participating students were Chynna Berry, Destiny Davis, Amber Holmes, Dominique Palermo, and Mackenzie Perkins, all of New Kent, and Jasmine Dabney of Charles City.

NK business awards set for May 19

New Kent’s Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Economic Development Authority (EDA) will host its annual business appreciation dinner and award ceremony on May 19 at Royal New Kent Golf Club. A total of six awards are selected by community members. Award categories include small business of the year, large business of the year, “At Your Service award”, “Made in New Kent” award, workforce development award, and business citizen of the year award. Community members are invited to vote for members by visiting www.newkentchamber.org. Deadline to vote is Apr. 15.

CCVFD/EMS to hold recruiting classes

Charles City Volunteer Fire/EMS will hold classes for interested people who want to become a firefighter. In order to continue to work hard and provide the best service to county citizens, Firefighter-1 classes will begin on Monday, Apr. 25 at Station 1 on Adkins Road for new recruits. If you are interested or would like information, contact Capt. Joe McCauley at 339-1193 or Chief Archer Jones Jr. at 301-9901.

Letter to the Editor: Says it’s time to clean up New Kent County

It’s time to clean up the county. Right now, our community is filthy. The litter that is accumulating alongside New Kent roadways is increasing daily. Some litter is within eyesight of resident’s mailboxes. Why is it not picked up? Ignoring litter is as bad as tossing it there. New Kent is an extension of our homes. We should do our part and monitor our property and the areas adjacent to us. Take a trash bag with you the next time you go to the mailbox or walk the dog. Pick up the litter along your property, your neighbor’s property, or…
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Newest Rotary inductee

JTCC offers scholarships for students

John Tyler Community College is offering scholarship opportunities for new and returning students. Applications are currently being accepted for John Tyler Community College Foundation scholarships covering the 2016-17 academic year. To be considered for a Foundation scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: -Complete the JTCC Foundation Scholarship Application for the 2016-17 year, found online at www.jtcc.edu/scholarships. -Have in-state tuition status. -Have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5. -Be enrolled or plan to enroll in a certificate/degree program at John Tyler for the 2016-17 academic year. -Complete a 2016 FASFA and have it on file prior to the scholarship…
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Arts Alive scholarships now available

The Board of Directors of Arts Alive, Inc. is proud to announce the awarding of two scholarships this year. The first scholarship, the C. Herbert Brown Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship, was established in memory of founder, president, and director C. Herbert Brown Jr., and is designed to help graduating high school seniors from the Arts Alive service areas of the Town of West Point, and the counties of King William, New Kent, and King and Queen who plan to major or minor in the performing arts or music education. The performing arts shall include music (instrumental or voice), dance, or…
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Students to serve on committee

Scarves from Girl Scouts

RCC-RILL makes debut in New Kent

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) has announced that the offering of the Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) program will be available in New Kent beginning this spring. The program is designed to be a life-enriching and thought-provoking noncredit college-level course to appeal to a variety of interests. Subjects covered include historical and archeological courses, social sciences, musical and literary cultures, and more. Courses will also revolve around many locations in New Kent. The first entitled “A Magical History Tour of New Kent County” will be held on Apr. 7, Apr. 14, and Apr. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at RCC New…
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