New Kent County Airport awarded $13,696 for easement acquisition

The Virginia Aviation Board announced that it will be awarding funds to New Kent County Airport as part of its annual designation to aviation projects. New Kent County’s Airport received $13,696 for easement acquisition and services. The easement acquisition is phase two of a project for the airport’s expansion of the runway. In total, the Virginia Aviation Board awarded $9.58 million to 19 airports across Virginia.

Karaffa named to Dean’s List at Wilson College

Nathan Karaffa, a resident of Quinton, was named to the Dean’s List at Wilson College for the Spring 2024 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

‘Back-to-School’ fair in Charles City

Academics in Antwerp

Letter to the Editor: Speaks about improvements coming to Crawford State Forest

Crawford State Forest is 245 acres on Pocahontas Trail. The forest was donated in 1989 and has suffered from neglect. This Fall, Virginia’s Department of Forestry (VDF) and Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to remove trees at the entrance of the parking lot. These trees severely limit the site line for cars leaving the lot. VDOT and VDF does not want to promote increased traffic at the site until they have done all they can to improve conditions for visitors. Second, they plan to expand and re-gravel the parking area to allow for increased parking. As part of this,…
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Ashford named to Dean’s List at Palmer College

Drew Ashford, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to the Dean’s List at the Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus for the Spring 2024 semester. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

A playground with historical emphasis in Charles City

Jenkins earns Master’s Degree from PennWest Global

Bailee Jenkins, a resident of New Kent, completed studies at PennWest Global Online as part of May 4 commencement ceremonies. Jenkins earned a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion-Sports Psychology from the university.

‘A Taste of New Kent’

Food pantry anniversary