NKES second annual science fair winners

New Kent Honor Rolls: Third Quarter 2013-14

George Watkins Elementary School Grade 2- All A’s: Granton Austin, Aden Alexander, Connor Bailey, Jason Bennett, Grace Chisenhall, Laura Clark, Carsyn Delph, Tyler Ervin, Hope Giewont, Alyssa Jones, Kayla Jones, Kyra Jones, Henry Lang, Charlie McClintock, Joseph D. Moore, Raina Niles, Lily Ohschlager, Mason Shumaker, Xane Tas. A/B Honor Roll: Ara Buchman, Abby Cave, Nevaeh Clarke, Joshua Cottrell, Jordan Craighead, Jayla Crump, Claire Daniel, Nathan Desper, Owen Dixon, Camden Elrod, Taylor Eubank, Brett Ferry, Cianna Fults, Emily Herbert, Kyle Gibson, Katelynn Gorbet, Amber Griener, Reggie Jackson, Alana Jacobs, Peyton Keckler, Samuel Lang, Max Laurence, Ava Lawson, Jimmie LeLeux, Aiden Longest,…
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Letter to the Editor: Says check the facts on candidate before June 10

On Tuesday, June 10, a Republican primary elecition will be held in the 7th Congressional District that includes New Kent and Hanover counties. The winner of that election will become the Congressman for that district due to no Democrat challenger. As such, the race is between Dave Brat and incumbent Eric Cantor. Brat has a Master’s Degree from Princeton Seminary and a Ph.D. from American University. He has taught economics and ethics at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland for 18 years and has been the chair of the economics department for the past six. Cantor, on the other hand, has been…
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GWES SCA fundraisers

Income reported

C&F Financial Corporation is reporting a net income of $2.9 million or a $0.83 per share for the first quarter of 2014, compared with $4.0 million or $1.19 per share for the first quarter a year ago. The corporation is the one-bank holding company for C&F Bank.

New Kent schools’ Celebration of the Arts

New Kent County schools hosted its annual Celebration of the Arts last Saturday, showcasing student artwork and performances during an all-day event at the high school. Visitors also had opportunities to participate in several workshops that took place during the day.

Crime Stoppers poster winner

Watkins Elementary School fifth grader wins state missing children poster contest

TAP available for nursery tree growers

USDA Four Rivers Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, Ashlee C. Washburn, announced that orchardists and nursery tree growers who experienced losses from natural disasters that occurred on or after Oct. 1, 2011, can sign up for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) beginning Tuesday, April 15. TAP was authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 as a permanent disaster program. TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters. “Secretary Vilsack made it a priority to begin enrollment for these programs as quickly as…
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Scott’s staff to hold CC office hours

Members of Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott’s district office will hold satellite office hours to assist Charles City constituents on May 6. Office hours will be from 2-4 p.m. at the county administration and school board building. For more information, please contact the Newport News District Office at (757) 380-1000 or the Richmond District Office at 644-4845, or visit Congressman Scott’s website at www.bobbyscott.house.gov.