Almeida recognized by RCC program

Rhiannon Almeida, a resident of New Kent, was honored by Rappahannock Community College during an Apr. 20 reception. Almeida received a certificate for her participation in the college’s work-study program. She was one of 25 people to receive the honor. The reception was held to express appreciation by supervisors to those who do tasks to make their jobs easier.

LaSertoma announces award winners

The Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Club announced two New Kent County students as Youth Service award winners. Carly Yates, a seventh grade student, was awarded a $100 check for her volunteer services with Chesapeake Bay Foundation and James River Cleanup committee. She is the first middle school recipient of the award. Sherese Bonner, a high school junior, was awarded a $50 check for her volunteer services at Randolph Medical Center during the summer months and assisting as a speech language pathologist.

New Kent schools ‘Celebrate the Arts’

Second annual Root 5 Farm Festival

Third annual LiveSmart event at New Kent High School

NKMS Odyssey of the Mind team qualifies for national event

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Odyssey of the Mind team members qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals to be held at Iowa State University May 25-28. The team of New Kent Middle School students finished in first place in regional competition and as runner-up in state competition as they tackled the long-term problem synopsis “Aesop Gone Viral.” The group performed a skit to tackle the fable through narration, performance, and costume design. The performance also had to conclude a character that makes a wrong conclusion about the moral and is corrected. The group is currently accepting donations…
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Banner at the ballpark

Canning class

St. Peter’s Parish awards two scholarships

St. Peter’s Parish has recently awarded two scholarships to New Kent High School graduating seniors. Zacheriah Quimby and Torun Carlson were selected and will each receive $1,000 scholarships courtesy of the Louise Miller Clopton and William Boyd Clopton Memorial Scholarship fund. Quimby will continue his studies at High Point University to pursue a major in history, while Carlson plans to attend the University of Virginia and major in biology. A committee chaired by Bill O’Keefe selected the recipients based on their strong moral character, religious involvement, community service, motivation, academic success, maturity, and commitment to their community.

Charles City Sheriff’s Office launching SWAP initiative

Charles City Sheriff’s Office has announced the launching of a new program to assists senior citizens. S.W.A.P. (Senior Watch Accountability Program) is aimed towards checking the well-being of senior citizens in the county. In the program, a representative of the sheriff’s office will call to check on the senior citizen. If the citizen doesn’t respond, a deputy will be dispatched to the residence to check on the welfare. Participants or their family members will be required to provide the sheriff’s office with their contact information as well as the relatives in case a problem may arise. The program is scheduled…
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