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

Snead awarded UVA Legacy scholarship

The University of Virginia Alumni Association selected Thomas Snead, a Providence Forge resident and senior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, as a 2016 Legacy Scholar. Snead was chosen as one of three recipients out of a pool of 129 applicants to receive the award. He currently posts a 4.24 GPA and is a member of numerous organizations including the National English Honor Society, German National Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. He also participated in golf, baseball, and basketball. Each Legacy Scholar will receive a $5,000 annual renewable scholarship and a Life Membership into the UVA Alumni Association.

Arts Alive offers two summer camps

Arts Alive is offering two summer camps for interested children at West Point public schools. The Summer Arts Camp, sponsored by Charles City-James City-New Kent-York County Farm Bureau is June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Classes included dance, visual art, music and more. Courses are available for grade kindergarten to age 14 with a coast of $45 for each week-long class or $150 for four week-long classes. Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp is Aug. 8-13. Campers will rehearse and attend workshops, concluding with two performances of “The Jungle Book” on Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Camp is open…
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NK Historical museum opens May 21

New Kent Historical Society’s Museum will have a grand opening on Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. Located at 11740 New Kent Highway, the public will have the opportunity to tour the building and exhibits. The facility was originally a two-room school, believed to be built around 1870. Now owned by Corinth Baptist Church, the Historical Society was allowed the opportunity to preserve the building and create a museum of New Kent History. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. followed by tours until noon. Snacks and soda will be served while members of New Kent StageHands will interpret personalities…
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Bell promoted to branch manager at EVB in Quinton

Jennifer Bell was recently promoted to Branch Manager at the EVB branch located in Quinton. “With 16 years of experience in customer service, Jennifer is committed to offering our customers at the Quinton branch the products and service they need to meet their financial needs,” said Joe Shearin, President and CEO of EVB. Bell is a graduate of Varina High School and participates in local community events including New Kent Parks and Recreation, New Kent Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club of New Kent.