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News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 7, 2025

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‘Back-to-School’ fair in Charles City

By Andre Jones | August 11, 2024 9:39 am

Academics in Antwerp

By Community Member | August 11, 2024 9:33 am

Letter to the Editor: Speaks about improvements coming to Crawford State Forest

By Community Member | August 9, 2024 9:26 am

Crawford State Forest is 245 acres on Pocahontas Trail. The forest was donated in 1989 and has suffered from neglect. This Fall, Virginia’s Department of Forestry (VDF) and Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to remove trees at the entrance of the parking lot. These trees severely limit the site line for cars leaving the lot. VDOT and VDF does not want to promote increased traffic at the site until they have done all they can to improve conditions for visitors. Second, they plan to expand and re-gravel the parking area to allow for increased parking. As part of this,…
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Ashford named to Dean’s List at Palmer College

By Community Member | August 7, 2024 10:25 pm

Drew Ashford, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to the Dean’s List at the Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus for the Spring 2024 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

A playground with historical emphasis in Charles City

By Robb Johnson | August 6, 2024 10:07 pm

Jenkins earns Master’s Degree from PennWest Global

By Community Member | August 6, 2024 9:51 pm

Bailee Jenkins, a resident of New Kent, completed studies at PennWest Global Online as part of May 4 commencement ceremonies. Jenkins earned a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion-Sports Psychology from the university.

‘A Taste of New Kent’

By Robb Johnson | August 5, 2024 11:40 am

Food pantry anniversary

By Robb Johnson | August 5, 2024 11:35 am

Brame named to Dean’s List at University of Delaware

By Community Member | August 1, 2024 3:05 pm

Annabelle Brame, a resident of New Kent, has been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List 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.

Massie earns Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater College

By Community Member | August 1, 2024 3:05 pm

Caleb Massie, a resident of Barhamsville, recently earned a degree from Bridgewater College following May 4 commencement exercises. Massie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from the college.

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