World War II: Freedom Calls New Kent

New Kent Relay for Life 2014

Special Olympics Torch Run in New Kent

FitzPatricks excel at Bridgewater

New Kent resident Kellie Ann FitzPatrick graduated from Bridgewater College on May 17. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in computer science and minored in mathematics and computer information systems. Kellie also graduated on the Dean’s list for academic achievement. Her brother, A.J. FitzPatrick, completed his freshman semester on the Dean’s list. He is currently studying biology and business at the college. They are the children of Carolyn FitzPatrick of New Kent.

Quilt raffle at Jenna Bash

Third annual Pamunkey River festival

Donation to NKHS club

Letter to the editor: “It makes no difference” says concerned citizen

I write letters to my politicians. “What’s the use? It makes no difference.” I may get some patronizing, political response, but their position is never revealed. I respond to petitions and surveys. I receive all kinds of mail looking for my support and money. I write letters to the editor of newspapers. “What’s the use? It makes no difference.” I spent $7,000 to publish a book regarding the issues and the direction of the country is going. Everything that I was taught in school told to me by my parents, and what was expected of me in life has changed…
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Letter to the editor: Says schools should open later during SOLs

One of the biggest events each year for students are SOLs. My teachers always tell me it is important to get a good night’s sleep before SOLs. I understand that and agree with them, but what I do not understand is why school starts at 7:20 a.m. (meaning I have to catch the bus at 6:55 a.m.) In my opinion, if the school was serious about ensuring I got a good night sleep before SOLs are given, they would start school after lunch on the days those tests are given. Mark Hansen New Kent

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