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News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 4, 2026

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Premier Property Care offering services to New Kent

By Community Member | January 29, 2024 11:14 pm

Premier Property Care will offer services to New Kent County. Owned by former New Kent resident Jeffrey Davis, the new business offers services that include household chores, home maintenance, and organization. Davis has 14 years of experience in the property care field. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, call (757) 503-1809.

School supplies for George Watkins Elementary

By Community Member | January 29, 2024 10:52 pm

Rudolph earns Dean’s List recognition at Virginia Tech

By Community Member | January 28, 2024 12:56 pm

Amy Rudolph, a 2022 graduate of New Kent High School, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Virginia Tech for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to be recognized for the accomplishment, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

Quinton native earns Dean’s List honors from College of William and Mary

By Community Member | January 26, 2024 7:16 am

Kendal Vorous of Quinton was named to the Dean’s List at the College of William and Mary for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a quality point average of 3.6 or higher.

Ross named to Dean’s List at Milwaukee School of Engineering

By Community Member | January 26, 2024 7:15 am

Katie Ross, New Kent High School’s Class of 2023 valedictorian, was named to the Dean’s List at the Milwaukee School of Engineering for the Fall 2023 semester. Students must be taking 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.2 or higher to be recognized with the academic honor.

Charles City man graduates from University of Alabama

By Community Member | January 24, 2024 9:15 am

Peter Sharpe, a resident of Charles City, completed his studies at the University of Alabama as part of Dec. 2023 commencement ceremonies. Sharpe graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration.

Three local residents graduate in Fall 2023 from James Madison University

By Community Member | January 23, 2024 7:09 pm

Three New Kent residents completed degrees from James Madison University and were recognized during Dec. 2023 commencement exercises. Rylie Cross of Providence Forge graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography. Emily Minor of New Kent graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, and John Mehalko of Quinton earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management.

Several local students named to academic honors lists at James Madison University

By Community Member | January 23, 2024 7:08 pm

Several local residents were recognized for their academic achievements at James Madison University for the Fall 2023 semester. Brianna Bartlett, Jack Swynford, Jacob Snawder, Allison Sours, and Danielle Ellsworth, all of Quinton, Holly Hazelwood, Hunter Meadows, Akira Hicks, and Kendall Hicks, all of Lanexa, Miranda Copeland of Providence Forge, Emily Minor of New Kent, and Lauren Robinson of Charles City, were all named to the Dean’s List at the university. To be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Alexa Spain of New Kent, Molly Wallace of Quinton,…
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Narron named to Honor’s List at Mary Baldwin University for Fall 2023 semester

By Community Member | January 19, 2024 8:18 pm

Delaney Narron, Charles City High School’s Class of 2021 Salutatorian, was named to the Honor’s List at Mary Baldwin University for the Fall 2023 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and accumulate a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

Letter to the Editor: Updates on the Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation

By Community Member | January 14, 2024 12:26 pm

I’d like to update my neighbors on the Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation’s endeavors. Established in Nov. 2020, our foundation is dedicated to restoring and enhancing historical homes in the Tidewater Virginia area, with a current focus on New Kent County. Unlike typical historical site initiatives, we acquire and develop extensive land areas, echoing the grandeur of pre-Civil War estates. Our financial filings are in the public record, so I have no hesitation in supplying you with a couple of numbers that describe the scope of our operations. Through today, $63 million has been invested in the foundation in cash,…
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