NK Historical Society plans new features

New Kent Historical Society’s Executive Board is planning to add new and better initiatives that will move the organization forward as it grows and mark the path for change. The group is planning to mprove communication with the New Kent public, increase membership, redesign its website to make it more functional, and During the summer months, plan bus tours to historic places such as Tredgar Iron Works, Jamestown, and Museum of the Confederacy. The biggest change will be converting the historic jail into the New Kent Historical Society Museum and History building. Museum features in the building have been added…
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C&F honors 2 employees

Citizens and Farmers Bank is honoring two local employees as “Quarterly Stars” for their hard work and dedication. Kristina Hall, who works in the Quinton branch, was selected for extraordinary contribution well above normal expectations. Her nominator spoke about her many qualities, including being positive when confronted with adversity, giving up her spare time to support the company’s brand initiative, and voluntarily working 13 consecutive Saturdays at one point in order to meet customer needs. Deborah Ivey of the Providence Forge branch staff was selected for sustained superior performance. Her nominator spoke about her consistently positive attitude and her ability…
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Women’s group forming in NK

Sisters With a Testimony (SWAT) is coming to New Kent County. SWAT is a weekly sisterhood meeting offering a welcoming and private environment dedicated to uplifting women. Women of all ages, nationalities, and walks of life are welcome. For information on how to participate, call Mary B. Akrie (932-3965).

Makemie Woods camp to host community play day

Makemie Woods, located near Barhamsville in New Kent County, is hosting a “Community Play Day” on Saturday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.. Youth and adults can register for a flight on the “hand-stop” zip line course that has become one of the hallmarks of the camp’s program. “An 82 year-old woman was one of the first people to fly on these lines,” recalls Mike Burcher, the camp’s director. “The take-off and landing points are ground level, and the cables cross ravines. Participants run or walk until the ground drops out from under, then fly to the other side where the…
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Letter to the Editor: Applauds effort of local representatives

As a resident of the 97th District and a New Kent County business owner, I want express my appreciation to our representatives at the capitol, Del. Chris Peace and Sen. Tommy Norment. Del. Peace took the time to meet with my daughter, Lily, when she visited the capitol advocating for more funding for people with disabilities. No matter how busy they were, he and his assistant made Lily and my wife feel that he would help any way he could and he did. It is nice to walk into a delegate’s office with the door opened by your daughter. I…
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Letter to the Editor: Says representation is key commission issue

Having read the dueling letters by Mr. Blunt and Mr. O’Keefe, I think Mr. Blunt makes the better point. For me, the main issue boiled down to whether we have one Planning Commission member per magisterial district or the current system of one per voting precinct. It is not a personal attack to want some clarification on what the Board of Supervisors wants to do with the Planning Commission. Consolidating it at a time when more subdivisions are being built to capture the overflow from Hanover and Henrico counties may be penny wise in the short run, but pound foolish…
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Honor Rolls: New Kent County Public School 2nd Nine Weeks

New Kent High School Second Quarter and First Semester Grade 9- Ebonee Allen, Emmarose Anderson, Emiley Angle, Janna Apple, Ethan Ashford, Christian Babin, Cameron Baldwin, Shane Barker, Davion Barnes, Ashleigh Bedwell, Rachael Bello, Emily Benet, Rashonda Bentley, Megan Bland, Kristen Bonner, Michaela Borszich, Jonathan Bottoms, Dylan Bowman, Elizabeth Brewer, Tyler Brightwell, Sara Jo Buchanan, Nicholas Butler, Nash Canter, Andrew Carlin, Torun Carlson, Steven Carpenter, Christen Carter, McKayla Chambers, Kayla Clayberger, Madeline Collins, Alexis Cooper, Justin Couch, Justin Cox, Nicholas Crewe, Mary Critz, Hannah Davis, James Davis, Tyler Davis, Kailey DeVore, Jacob DiLandro, Cameron Downer, Sara Dunlavey, Haley Dunnavant, Emily Dye,…
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Honor Rolls- Charles City County Public Schools 2nd Nine Weeks 2012-13

Charles City Elementary School Second Quarter Grade 5- Scholar Roll/Principal’s List (All A’s): Shaundrea Miles, Amila Matrood, Christian Stewart, Jordan Hayes. Honor Roll: Randal Caylor, Sheldon Stewart, Grace Costley, Skye Bradby, Laina Brown, Daniel Harris, Jaden Humphrey, Shirley Massie, Kourtney Short, Dashaun Bailey, Richard Case, Sara Jefferson, India Lemon, Loren Lotz. Citizenship: Alonzo Harper, Ta’Kira Johnson, Mason Burkhead, Shirley Massie, Justis Crawley, Marcia Otey. Grade 4- Scholar Roll/Principal’s List (All A’s): Alexis Williams. Honor Roll: Elijah Jones, Thomas Ortman, Terry Paige, Christopher Pearce, David Smith, Raymond Fetter, Keenan Stewart, Iman Abood, Cameron Banks, Brianna Charity, Damian Hall, Kameron Johnson, Austin…
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Group AA state champions

Girl Scout ‘Thinking Day’