Remembering Sept. 11 in New Kent

Reaching out with a ramp

Letters to the editor: Notifying NK citizens that school opens Sep. 2

Dear New Kent County Citizens: New Kent County Schools and the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to take a moment to remind the citizens of New Kent County that schools will be starting back on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. We want to remind everyone to be mindful of the traffic around the schools in the mornings and afternoons. As we get back into the school season, we have continued our efforts to ensure the safety of our New Kent students, so please be patient when entering our schools and parking areas. Also the buses will be picking up…
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RCC expands satellite services to New Kent

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) has opened a satellite learning site in New Kent County. The site will introduce a success plan to provide support and individual attention services to students to orient them towards a college education and prepare academic plans that lead towards graduation. New Kent received interest as a site after the introduction of Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center (BCCTC).The school will host clinics that will have well-trained success coaches to introduce students to college plans and nurture their interest into getting an education. Other services include coaches offering social support, enhancing confidence, and instilling study skills….
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Ruthville cornerstone dedication

Prescription “Take Back” in NK is Sept. 27

New Kent Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its ninth annual National Take Back Initiative (NTBI) on Sept. 27. The office will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency to properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at two sites in the county: New Kent Sheriff’s Office and Quinton Volunteer Fire Department (Station 2). For more information, visit www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html.

Arts Alive summer showcase

“Senior Idol” returns to New Kent

George W. Watkins Alumni and Scholastic Association will host its annual “Senior Idol-Gospel Revue” event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m., at George Watkins Elementary School. The show will give seniors ages 60 and up an opportunity be named the 2014 New Kent County Senior Idol. Contestants will sing two spiritual or gospel songs and be rated by a panel of judges based on originality, style, and stage presence. Awards will be given to both the winner and runner-up. Interested participants must be age 60 or over by Oct. 1 and reside in New Kent. Contestants must submit entry forms…
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Supplying students for school in CC