Warner’s staff to visit Charles City

Staff members from Senator Mark Warner’s office will address constituents on Monday, July 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Charles City Social Center. Warner’s staff will address issues dealing with federal agencies, including IRS, Medicare, social security, and the United States post office. Citizens are asked to attend with questions and comments. For more information, visit www.warner.senate.gov.

Metheny participates in university cleanup

Garrett Metheny, a 2011 graduate of New Kent High School, recently participated in Salisbury University’s community cleanup project “The Big Event.” The event is an outreach program to help neighboring communities of the university. Students united to provide services that included household chores, painting, minor construction, and landscaping. Metheny is a junior majoring in accounting at Salisbury. He is the son of Donna and Darryl Metheny.

Charles City Ruritan scholarship winner

New Kent Cooperative Extension Office offering summer clinics

New Kent Cooperative Extension Office is offering two clinics for county residents beginning at the end of July. On July 31, a lawn care clinic will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the New Kent Extension Office. This free clinic will teach methods of establishing, maintaining a healthy lawn, and the importance of soil testing. Space is limited for the clinic, so reservations are required for the class. On Aug. 2, the office will host a Raised Bed Gardening Clinic from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The free clinic, conducted by Master Gardeners, will consist of classes on horticulture in an effort…
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First day as Charles City superintendent of schools

Hancock awarded Arts Alive Inc. scholarship

Arts Alive Inc. Board of Directors announced Moriah Hancock, a recent graduate of New Kent High School, as the recipient of the Herbert C. Brown Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship was established in memory of C. Herbert Brown Jr., founder and president of Arts Alive, and is awarded to a student who plans to major in performing arts in college. Hancock will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University and major in theater. She received the scholarship for maintaining leadership roles including dance team captain, governing board secretary, and acting coach. She graduated with a grade-point average of 3.8. For…
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Freedom Martial Arts Break-a-thon

Chesapeake Bay adventures at Heritage Public Library

New Kent Stagehands open enrollment to join

New Kent Stagehands are reaching out into the community to find new members for the talented group. The group is seeking individuals 18 and up to help with major performances and other productions for the upcoming year. Applicants may have an on-stage talent (such as singing or acting), or work behind the scenes in areas of costume design, directing, etc. Other opportunities include promoting upcoming shows by distributing posters, or operating the refreshment stand. No experience is necessary to join the group. Applicants are asked to email wash1791@gmail.com with your name, phone number, skills, and previous experience. Applicants may also…
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New Kent Schools recognize HERO winners

New Kent’s School Board recognized 11 students from all four buildings as winners of the HERO (Help Encourage Respect for Others) program sponsored by the Kip Kephart Foundation at its May 5 regular meeting. Through the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, students constructed posters and digital media in the contest. The contest focused on delivering a message of bully prevention and encouraging self-esteem. Winners from New Kent High are Elizabeth Heath, Briana Gibson, and Ayron Taliferro. Top prize winners from New Kent Middle are Amber Glenn and Alex Peace. George Watkins Elementary winners are Lauren Vick, Hayley Larkin, and Briana Shaw,…
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