New Kent High School Class of 2026

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New Kent High School Class of 2026 scholarships and awards

Kimberly Nicole Allen– Shore to Shore LaSertoma Scholarship; New Kent Community Development Scholarship; NAACP Aretha Woodson Memorial Scholarship; Providence Forge Ruritan Club E. David Ringley Memorial Scholarship; Timothy Michael Gray Memorial Scholarship. Graycie Rose Babb– Rappahannock Community College-The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational Fund; Rappahannock Community College Logan Bozeman Memorial Scholarship; Suicide Prevention Awareness Scholarship. Deven Michael Bailey– Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Scholarship Grant; Shore to Shore LaSertoma Scholarship. Joseph Keegan Beck– Rappahannock Community College-The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational Fund. Madelynn Violet Call– New Kent Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Scholarship; Providence Forge Ruritan Club John McLaughlin Memorial…
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Letter to the Editor: Objects to the Technology Overlay District and data center projects

As a sovereign Tribal Nation with deep historical, cultural, and ancestral ties to the region, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division must be formally included in all consultation processes regarding any construction or development that may impact our traditional lands, waterways, natural resources, and neighboring community. Meaningful Tribal consultation is not only respectful of our sovereignty and heritage, but essential to ensuring that environmental, cultural, and community impacts are fully considered before decisions are made. While technological growth is important, it should not come at the expense of our natural resources, public health, quality of life, and environmental sustainability. One of…
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Letter to the Editor: Says new cell phone policy has improved school environment

As a student in Virginia finishing my second year under the statewide phone-free school policy, I’ve seen its effects up close. While many of us were annoyed at first, the change has already made a noticeable difference in how our schools function. Before the policy, phones were the biggest distraction in almost every class. Even students who wanted to stay focused struggled because whenever someone pulled out a phone, teachers had to pause the lesson to address it. This constant cycle of interruptions took away valuable learning time. The Virginia Education Association highlighted this problem, noting “Among the teachers we…
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Clopton Scholarship recipients

Bridge to be named after late Charles City Sheriff

A bridge connecting New Kent and Charles City County will be renamed in honor of a late Charles City Sheriff. The Route 106 (Roxbury Road) bridge located at the western part of the county will be renamed in recognition of late Charles City Sheriff Javier J. Smith. Smith served as the sheriff of Charles City County form 2008-2016, while also contributing 11 years as a deputy before that tenure. A bill was introduced by Delegate Delores McQuinn during the meeting of the Virginia Assembly on Jan. 16. The bill passed unanimously in the House of Delegates and also passed unanimously…
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Milby named to Dean’s List at Cedarville University

Hannah Milby, a resident of New Kent, was named to the Dean’s List at Cedarville University for the Spring 2026 semester. To earn this recognition, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.75 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours.

SNHU recognizes four local students on President’s List

Four local students were named to the President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the Spring 2026 semester. Joseph Hampton and Carl Gardner, both of Providence Forge, and Mary Lyons and Natalie Johnston, both of New Kent, were recognized for their academic excellence during the semester. In order to be named to the President’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.

Two earn Dean’s List recognition from Southern New Hampshire University

Two local students were named to the Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the Spring 2026 semester. Deidra Otey, of Providence Forge, and Ashlei Selden, of Charles City, were recognized for their academic achievements. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time while earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

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