Longtime Bottoms Bridge Tire business owner Chartier retires

Dennis Chartier, founder of Bottoms Bridge Tire and Auto Care, has retired at the age of 78. Stating that “It’s just the right time,” Chartier established the business in 1999. He enjoyed waiting on customers and had many sayings and mottos for the business. He often said “It’s not what Bottoms Bridge Tire and Auto can do for you! It’s what you can do for Bottoms Bridge Tire and Auto.” Chartier said he will miss the friendships, which will be the hardest part of them all. He thanks the local community and plans to reside in his home in Hampton….
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Premier Property Care offering services to New Kent

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

Rudolph earns Dean’s List recognition at Virginia Tech

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.