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VDOT offers tips to address drainage issues

Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) is providing recommendations and answers to drainage problems in Charles City and New Kent due to recent amount of rainfall. More than 400 calls within the last month have entered the office regarding drainage issues. While VDOT is working to prevent road flooding by keeping state-owned drainage systems maintained and clear of debris, they are encouraging citizens to play roles to prevent blockages. VDOT regularly maintains state-owned drainage facilities on roadways by removing buildup and debris from ditches and gutters, cleaning inlets and sewer pipes, replacing damaged sewer pipes and culverts, and performing inspections on…
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AT&T expands services in New Kent

AT&T has upgraded an additional mobile Internet cell site in New Kent as part of its improvements to provide coverage for area residents and business. The cell site is one part of AT&T’s efforts to expand 4G LTE coverage to drive investment and innovation to deliver a better Internet experience for customers. “As part of the New Kent community, we’re always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is another way we’re accomplishing that,” said J. Michael Schweder, president of AT&T Mid-Atlantic in a July press release.

Charles City High School JROTC to present colors at Washington Redskins’ game

Charles City County High School’s Army JROTC “Panther” Battalion will have the honor to have the cadet color guard present the national colors during Aug. 20 pre-game ceremonies at FEDEX field in Landover, Maryland. The color guard will take the field prior to a 7:30 p.m. Thursday night kickoff between the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions. Four cadets along with JROTC instructor SFC Steward Greene will be presenting America’s colors in front of 80,000 fans. Supporters can view the game on television to see the cadets, as it will be regionally broadcasted. This marks the sixth time in the unit’s…
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Long and Foster community service day

NKHS Beta Club participates in nationals

Lifetime members

Proclaiming Grace Outreach awards scholarships

Courtney Christian and Holden Minor, two recent graduates of New Kent High School, have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from Proclaiming Grace Outreach. The awards are given each year by the King & Davis families in conjunction with Proclaiming Grace Outreach. For more information on the scholarships or Proclaiming Grace, visit www.pgova.com or call (757) 810-4337.

Maguire graduates from the College of William & Mary

Lindsay Maguire, a 2011 graduate of Maggie Walker Governor’s School and a Quinton resident, graduated from the College of William and Mary on May 15. Maguire earned high honors, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, intramural supervisor for campus recreation, played shortstop for the Tribe softball club, and a recipient of the Fary Memorial scholarship. Maguire will continue her studies at Virginia Tech University’s Carilion School of Medicine in 2015 to pursue a career as a neurosurgeon. She is the daughter of James…
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Kimball named to Hollins University Dean’s List

Virginia Kimball, a freshman at Hollins University and 2014 graduate of New Kent High School, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2015 spring semester. To attain this distinction, a student must accumulate a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale. She is the daughter of Cheryl and Gregg Kimball of Quinton.