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Letter to the Editor: Supports Del. Peace’s bid for reelection

I, Jane Ladd, both as chair of the New Kent Republican Party and as a registered voter here in New Kent, have had the pleasure of working with our delegate, Chris Peace over the last eight years, while he has continued to stand strong for Republican principals, regardless of the pressures from his surroundings. He has proven to be a man of his word, and because of his integrity, I am honored to stand by his side for his re-election, and continue to support his efforts to represent all the people of the 97th District. Jane Ladd Quinton

Odyssey of the Mind winners

Seven Odyssey of the Mind teams from New Kent County schools are bound for state competition after winning championships in their respective divisions at the regional tournament held March 2 in New Kent. Three teams from New Kent Elementary School, two from New Kent High School, and one each from George Watkins Elementary School and New Kent Middle School head to state scheduled for April 13 at John Champe High School in Aldie (Loudoun County). Fifty-six teams from Fredericksburg, Louisa, Essex, Lancaster, Richmond County, King William, Middlesex, Spotsylvania, and New Kent school systems took part in the regional. Each team…
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Sheriff’s office awards

Financial services awards

Civil War on display

New Kent High senior wins Interfaith Council award

New Kent High School senior Christina Myatt is among 53 Richmond Metropolitan area high school students recognized by the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond during the group’s 46th Annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Youth Awards held Feb. 28 at River Road Baptist Church in Henrico. She is the daughter of Fe Myatt of Lanexa. She is a writer, editor and trailblazing leader at New Kent High School. Although she does not share the same religion, every Wednesday night for about an hour and 15 minutes she volunteers at a local church to tutor students of racial minorities in subjects in which they…
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NKMS students win awards from NK Historical Society

Sixth and seventh grade students from New Kent Middle School received awards last Saturday for achieving first or second place or honorable mention in the New Kent Historical Society’s School Essay Contest on New Kent County History. Awards were presented in categories for poetry, comic strip, and newspaper article. In all, 39 entries were received. First and second place winners by category are: Poetry- Grade 6: 1. McKinley Chapman, 2. Jillian Schmid; Grade 7: 1. Kevin Cornelius, 2. Alex Owens. Comic Strip- Grade 6: 1. C. J. Krawiec, 2. Jake Ferris; Grade 7: 1. Darius Jones, 2. Justen Stewart. Newspaper…
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Ready, set, play

NKMS teaming with Missoula theatre group

New Kent Middle School and Missoula Children’s Theatre are presenting a production of “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” following a week-long theatre camp scheduled for this summer. The theatre camp runs July 15-20 with the production set for Saturday, July 20 in the middle school auditorium. Auditions will take place during the camp. Students ages 6-17 are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Among roles to be cast are Beauty Lou, Imaginary Friend, Beast, farmhands Dusty and Slim, Fleabite Clyde the Dog, younger daughters, older daughters, country folk, and barnyard critters. Assistant directors will be cast to…
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