News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 8, 2025
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Barber named to Honors List at Mercy College
Lisa Barber, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Honors List at Mercy College of Ohio for the Spring 2024 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be taking at least six credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.3 or higher.
Rooted by faith, bonds, Charles City High School Class of 2024 flourishes to success
Rooted in faith and support of each other during the most trying times, Charles City County High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation milestone Saturday morning inside of the high school gymnasium. Twenty-nine graduates sat and listened to stories of how they fought through adversity and depended on each other to reach the platform to complete their education. “I am so proud of this class,” said class president Nyla Brown. “We have done so many great things to get to this point.” Class salutatorian Landon Adkins used his platform to praise God, thanking him for the journey that he…
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Charles City High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian- Kaylen Cotman
Kaylen Cotman posted a grade-point average of 4.19 as valedictorian for Charles City High School’s Class of 2024. She is a member of the National Honor Society, CCHS Marching Panther Band, Project Discovery, cheerleading squad, and softball team. Kaylen will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University and plans to major in political science. She is the daughter of Rakia Baker and Keith Cotman.
Charles City High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian- Landon Adkins
Landon Adkins is salutatorian of Charles City High School’s Class of 2024 with a grade-point average of 3.95. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Project Discovery, served as a senior class officer, and participated on the boys’ basketball team. Landon plans to attend Christopher Newport University and double-major in psychology and political science. He is the son of Brandon and Lisa Adkins.
Charles City High School Class of 2024
Kerry Adkins Jr. Landon Adkins Dallena Bell Taylor Bey Nyla Brown Zaniyah Chavis Landyn Chretien Jonlei Coles Kaylen Cotman London Green Deshaun Greene Jade Harris Christian Holloway Callie Johnson Che’dereka Johnson Logan Johnson Lucas Johnson Joseph Kalendek Bryana Lewis John Loving Justin Post-Parada Cody Riggs Jasmyn Rolland Nathaniel Romero Joshua Smith Andie Spillman Aidan Stewart Dalen Tyler Shaniyah Williams
‘Record-breaking’ New Kent Class of 2024 celebrate with milestone recognitions
With monumental milestones and numerous achievements, supporters of New Kent High School Class of 2024 saw 275 students graduate as part of June 7 ceremonies at Kaplan Arena on the campus of William and Mary. Senior Class President Anna Chisenhall welcomed those in attendance, referencing how the four years flew by in the school system. “Personally, I feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has made high school go by in a blur,” she said, referencing the transition from computers to the classroom. “From football games, tailgating, and one of my personal favorites, powder puff football games, all of our artists, actors,…
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New Kent High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian- Lily Ohlschlager
Lily Ohlschlager posted a grade-point average of 4.6591 as valedictorian of New Kent High School. She was a member of the field hockey team, gymnastics team, and attended Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School. Lily will be attending will be the University of Virginia, planning to major in business and minor in statistics. She is the daughter of Matt and Ashley Ohlschlager.
New Kent High School Class of 2024 Salutatorian- Lily Brame
Lily Brame is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2024 with a grade-point average of 4.6182. She was a member of the tennis team, drama club, theater club, writing club, BETA, and attended Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School. Lily will be attending the University of Virginia and plans to major in public policy and minor in studio art. She is the daughter of Victoria and Cyrus Brame.
New Kent High School Class of 2024 Scholarships
Alexis Danielle Adkins– Fairfield Ruritan Scholarship; New Kent High School PTSO Scholarship; Tyler Hybiak Memorial Scholarship; Stran Trout Memorial Scholarship. Joelle Elizabeth Agee– Sara Lindsey Gupta Charitable Trust Scholarship; Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Merit Award Scholarship; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Louise Miller Clopton and William Boyd Clopton Memorial Scholarship; Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, Inc. Scholarship; New Kent High School PTSO Scholarship; Chickahominy Masonic Lodge No. 286 AF & AM Theodore B. Holm Scholarship; New Kent County Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship; New Kent County Lions Club Mac L. Hodge Scholarship. William Sidney Ashley– Sara Lindsey Gupta Charitable Trust Scholarship; EverBless Foundation Scholarship;…
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New Kent High School Class of 2024
Jaylon Keondre Acree Alexis Danielle Adkins Gabriella Tehya Adkins Joelle Elizabeth Agee Motunrayo Adunola Tyra Akintide Tyler Jayden Amos Chanae Evelyn Elizabeth Andreas Sydney Donnell Armstrong Jr William Sidney Ashley Granton Kyle Austin Nathaniel Aaron Azznara Raychel Kathleen Babb Conner Lee Bailey Landon Michael Bailey Madison Elizabeth Bailey Payton Rae Bailey Kevin Lee Baker Jr Madison Claire Barnett Kourtney Raine Battilana Ethan Riley Bayens Jason Lee Bennett Noah David Bentley Kendra Dawn Redwing Bess Jacob Lee Blankenship Micah Paul Blue Taylor Robert Boatwright Ian Antoine Borja Nicholas Payton Bowles Joseph Schyler Bowling Alivia Faith Boyd Lily Kathryn Brame Joseph Christopher…
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